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How to get fromDarlington to Portpatrickby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train, bus via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus923
    8h 3m
    £63–150

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus591 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus923
    9h 58m
    £24–52

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
    8h 4m
    £78–102

  4. Drive 176.7 mi

    1. Drive from Darlington to Portpatrickcar176.7 mi
    3h 28m
    £43–63

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus500
    8h 35m

Darlington to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Darlington, England and Portpatrick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Darlington to Post Office via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 9h 58m.

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