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How to get fromCarlisle to Portpatrickby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Portpatrick by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    5h 15m

  2. Drive 105 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Portpatrickcar car 105 mi
    2h 4m
    £26–37

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 3m
    £35–107

  4. Train, bus via Lockerbie

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Post Office via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 6h 3m.

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