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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Portpatrick is to fly and train which costs £60 - £130 and takes 7h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 6h 28m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.

How far is it from Bristol to Portpatrick?

The distance between Bristol and Portpatrick is 403 miles. The road distance is 382.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Portpatrick without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 13m to get from Bristol to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Portpatrick bus from?

Bristol to Portpatrick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Bristol to Portpatrick is to bus via Birmingham which takes 14h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Carlisle, which costs £85 - £280 and takes 12h 3m.

Where does the Bristol to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Bristol to Portpatrick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Portpatrick is 383 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Bristol to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 179+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Bristol to Portpatrick - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Bristol to Portpatrick by train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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 Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
11h 13m
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
7h 46m
£61–125
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lordswood Rdbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
14h 21m
Drive 380.3 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Portpatrickcar 380.3 mi
6h 28m
£94–135
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
4. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
12h 3m
£85–273
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
12h 33m
£75–284
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
15h 31m
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 58m
£62–143
Fly Bristol Airport to Belfast International Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
9h 49m
£69–156
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 57m
£68–195

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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1h 29mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Bristol to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 400.2 mi
Duration: 11h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Post Office via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 14h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Post Office via Birmingham New Street, Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 12h 3m.

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