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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 Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 31m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    11h 3m
    £39–123

  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 8m
    £100–219

  4. Drive 210.6 mi

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

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  • Distance: 233.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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, and Port Rodie in around 11h 3m.

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