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How to get fromBlackpool to Portpatrickby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Blackpool to Portpatrick by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus500
    7h 57m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Station to Underpassbus42
    2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus923
    10h 22m
    £31–46

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
    8h 2m
    £44–159

  4. Drive 196.6 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Portpatrickcar196.6 mi
    3h 40m
    £48–70

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Post Office via Preston, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Station to Post Office via Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 10h 22m.

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