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 - £95 and takes 14h 39m.

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 £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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Post Office via Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Portpatrick?

The distance between Cardiff and Portpatrick is 404 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 via Lockerbie which takes 11h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 27m 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 FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cardiff to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Cardiff to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St 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 192+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

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

There are 11 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 via Lockerbie
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Lockerbie
3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodie500
11h 27m
Bus
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
14h 39m
£41–94
Drive 380.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Portpatrick380.2 mi
7h 20m
£94–135
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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 bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
9h 14m
£70–181
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
11h 43m
£60–200
Train, bus via Glasgow
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
£111–218
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
15h 46m
£50–119
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 44m
£78–185
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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 bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
9h 19m
£88–209
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BRS - BHD
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
10h 12m
£92–367
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
5. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie
11h 48m

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

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1h 49mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 402 mi
Duration: 11h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Post Office via Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 14h 39m.

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