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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Portpatrick is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Noel Street and arriving at Post Office via Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

How far is it from Bolton to Portpatrick?

The distance between Bolton and Portpatrick is 235 miles. The road distance is 211.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Portpatrick without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Bolton to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Portpatrick bus from?

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

Train or bus from Bolton to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Bolton to Portpatrick is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs £90 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 25m.

Where does the Bolton to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Bolton to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Portpatrick is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Bolton to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 145+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Bolton to Portpatrick - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bolton to Portpatrick by 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bolton to Lockerbietrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus 500
7h 30m
Drive 210.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bolton to Portpatrickcar 210.6 mi
3h 51m
£52–74
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 8m
£90–214
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
11h 25m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bolton to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 233.4 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

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 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Noel Street to Post Office via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 11h 25m.

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