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How to get fromBolton to Portpatrickby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bolton to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 48m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    11h 11m
    £43–77

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 15m
    £83–178

  4. Drive  210.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Portpatrickcar car 210.6 mi
    3h 51m
    £53–76

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  • Distance: 228.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Post Office via Preston, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Post Office via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 11h 11m.

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