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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 12h 22m.

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 25m 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 Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

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 via Carlisle which takes 10h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 26m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Bristol to Portpatrick is to bus which takes 12h 22m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £280 and takes 11h 43m.

Where does the Bristol to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Bristol to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Portpatrick is 383 miles. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Bristol to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 178+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Bristol to Portpatrick - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 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 via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
10h 26m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
12h 22m
£37–90
Drive 380.3 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Portpatrick380.3 mi
6h 25m
£93–134
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
7h 34m
£55–134
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
4. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
11h 43m
£101–277
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow CentralPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
11h 52m
£81–274
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
17h 58m
£44–98
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
7h 24m
£65–138
Fly to Belfast International Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
9h 8m
£71–169
Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BRS - BHD
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
8h 50m
£68–205
Fly to Newcastle, train, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie
10h 5m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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1h 49mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bristol to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 400.2 mi
Duration: 10h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Post Office via Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 12h 22m. 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 11h 43m.

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