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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 15h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Promenade and arriving at Post Office via Cheltenham, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Portpatrick?

The distance between Cheltenham and Portpatrick is 448 miles. The road distance is 344.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Portpatrick without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 10h 46m and costs £70 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 10h 46m to get from Cheltenham to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Portpatrick bus from?

Cheltenham to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cheltenham station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Portpatrick is to train via Stafford which takes 10h 46m and costs £70 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 15h 10m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Portpatrick is 345 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Cheltenham to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 172+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Cheltenham to Portpatrick - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cheltenham to Portpatrick by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Stafford
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
10h 46m
£75–253
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cheltenham 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 10m
£37–70
Drive 342.6 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Portpatrick342.6 mi
5h 49m
£86–124
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 14m
£72–169
Train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
11h 52m
£125–252
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
15h 34m
£49–96
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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 32m
£72–152
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
8h 52m
£65–173
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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 10m
£63–156

Cheltenham to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

35Weekly Services

10h 46mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 445.6 mi
Duration: 10h 46m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Post Office via Stafford, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 10h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Promenade to Post Office via Arle Court Transport Hub, Cheltenham, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 15h 10m.

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