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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Portpatrick is to train and fly which costs £55 - £140 and takes 8h 47m.

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 23m and costs £90 - £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 Sophia Gardens and arriving at Post Office via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Portpatrick?

The distance between Cardiff and Portpatrick is 478 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 train and Bus which takes 11h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 47m 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 National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Portpatrick is to bus which takes 14h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £210 - £700 and takes 13h 56m.

Where does the Cardiff to Portpatrick bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Portpatrick is 382 miles. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Cardiff to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 197+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Cardiff to Portpatrick - 9 ways to travel via train, Bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff 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 Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
11h 47m
Train, fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 47m
£58–133
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
14h 41m
Drive 380.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Portpatrickcar 380.2 mi
7h 23m
£92–133
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
13h 56m
£219–687
Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
9h 46m
£61–146
Train, fly to Belfast International Airport, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
10h 49m
£74–164
Train, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BRS - BHD
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
10h 31m
£76–200
Train, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
5. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus
11h 47m

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

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1h 35mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 475.4 mi
Duration: 11h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Post Office via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 14h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Post Office via Newport (S Wales), Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 13h 56m.

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