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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Chester to Portpatrick?

The distance between Chester and Portpatrick is 344 miles. The road distance is 245.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Portpatrick without a car is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs £40 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Chester to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Portpatrick bus from?

Chester to Portpatrick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Train or bus from Chester to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Chester to Portpatrick is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs £40 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Chester to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Chester to Portpatrick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chester to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Portpatrick is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Chester to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 195+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Chester to Portpatrick - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Portpatrick by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 40m
£41–168
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
8h 48m
£33–159
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
9h 45m
£47–66
Drive 243.7 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Portpatrick243.7 mi
4h 21m
£61–88
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Hood street1 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie923
11h 18m

Chester to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

35Weekly Services

8h 40mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 342.2 mi
Duration: 8h 40m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Post Office via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 9h 45m.

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