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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 50m
    £130–202

  2. Drive  176.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Darlington to Portpatrickcar car 176.7 mi
    3h 28m
    £44–64

  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 11m

  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 18m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    9h 29m
    £48–86

Darlington to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 9h 29m.

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