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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 14h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 7h 20m and costs £95 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Portpatrick?

The distance between Cardiff and Portpatrick is 399 miles. The road distance is 382.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Portpatrick without a car is to bus which takes 14h 50m and costs £40 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Cardiff to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Portpatrick bus from?

Cardiff to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cardiff to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Cardiff to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Portpatrick is 382 miles. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Cardiff to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 175+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Portpatrick by train, car, bus, 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, drive
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbie
4. Drive from Church Crescent to Portpatrick
9h 24m
£98–285
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD 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
15h 57m
£38–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
14h 50m
£41–59
Drive 380.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Portpatrick380.2 mi
7h 20m
£96–138
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 42m
£77–182
Train, bus via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
12h 31m
£97–195
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
13h 19m
£117–646
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 35m
£73–190
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
10h 23m
£90–407
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 44m
£98–258

Cardiff to Portpatrick by bus

6Weekly Buses

14h 50mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 397.1 mi
Duration: 9h 24m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Portpatrick, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 14h 50m.

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