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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

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 56m
    £76–94

  2. Drive 176.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Darlington to Portpatrickcar car 176.7 mi
    3h 28m
    £44–63

  3. Train, bus via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 20m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 25m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    9h 45m

Darlington to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 9h 45m.

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