What is the cheapest way to get from Bath to Portpatrick?

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Portpatrick is to bus via Birmingham which costs £30 - £65 and takes 15h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bath to Portpatrick?

The fastest way to get from Bath to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 6h 45m and costs £95 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at South Crescent via Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.

How far is it from Bath to Portpatrick?

The distance between Bath and Portpatrick is 442 miles. The road distance is 388.4 miles.

How do I travel from Bath to Portpatrick without a car?

The best way to get from Bath to Portpatrick without a car is to train which takes 13h 43m and costs £190 - £310.

How long does it take to get from Bath to Portpatrick?

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Bath to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Portpatrick bus from?

Bath to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Bath to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Bath to Portpatrick is to train which takes 13h 43m and costs £190 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 15h 3m.

Where does the Bath to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Bath to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Can I drive from Bath to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Portpatrick is 388 miles. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Bath to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 175+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Bath to Portpatrick - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bath to Portpatrick by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 7m
£73–163
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
15h 3m
£35–65
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
13h 43m
£196–309
Drive 386.2 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Portpatrick386.2 mi
6h 45m
£97–140
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h
£69–171
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 18m
£93–334
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 32m
£87–239
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
15h 28m
£39–56

Bath to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

13h 43mAverage Duration

£196Cheapest Price

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Distance: 439.9 mi
Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Portpatrick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Post Office via Bristol Temple Meads, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 13h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to South Crescent via Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 15h 3m.

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