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 £55 - £150 and takes 8h 11m.

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 Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Newhall St, Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.

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 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 24m 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 Bristol Bus Station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Bristol to Portpatrick is to bus which takes 14h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Carlisle, which costs £150 - £390 and takes 12h 12m.

Where does the Bristol to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Bristol to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway 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 197+ 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 24m
Fly 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
8h 11m
£55–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
14h 8m
Drive 380.3 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Portpatrickcar 380.3 mi
6h 28m
£93–134
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 12m
£158–389
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 41m
£221–671
Bus via Birmingham
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 39m
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
9h 14m
£66–178
Fly 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
10h 26m
£68–159
Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BRS - BHD
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
10h 9m
£71–192

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

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1h 33mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bristol to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 400.2 mi
Duration: 11h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Post Office via Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 14h 8m. 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 12m.

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