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 - £90 and takes 11h 32m.

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 £80 - £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 Cheltenham and arriving at Post Office via Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Portpatrick?

The distance between Cheltenham and Portpatrick is 358 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 and bus via Carlisle which takes 9h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 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 bus which takes 11h 32m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £260 and takes 10h 26m.

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 178+ 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, bus via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
9h 46m
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
11h 32m
£35–87
Drive 342.6 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Portpatrick342.6 mi
5h 49m
£84–121
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
8h 20m
£61–151
Train
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 26m
£88–258
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Glasgow CentralPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
11h 13m
£193–578
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 4m
£61–165
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 10m
£70–142
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
7h 54m
£70–161

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

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1h 49mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cheltenham to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 356 mi
Duration: 9h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Cheltenham to Post Office via Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 11h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Post Office via Stafford, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 10h 26m.

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