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

The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 14h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Doncaster to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Doncaster and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Doncaster to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Street/St James Street and arriving at Post Office via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.

How far is it from Doncaster to Portpatrick?

The distance between Doncaster and Portpatrick is 380 miles. The road distance is 247.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Doncaster to Portpatrick without a car is to train and bus via Edinburgh which takes 8h 49m and costs £85 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Doncaster to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Doncaster to Portpatrick bus from?

Doncaster to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Train or bus from Doncaster to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Doncaster to Portpatrick is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 14h 33m.

Where does the Doncaster to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Doncaster to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Doncaster to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Doncaster to Portpatrick is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Doncaster to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 191+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Doncaster to Portpatrick - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Doncaster to Portpatrick by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
8h 49m
£88–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus StationUk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
14h 33m
£30–69
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Leeds
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie923
13h 12m
Drive 246.1 mi
1. Drive from Doncaster to Portpatrick246.1 mi
4h 23m
£61–88
Train
1. Take the train from Doncaster to York
2. Take the train from York to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 57m
£91–138
Train, bus via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
10h 33m

Doncaster to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

36Weekly Services

8h 49mAverage Duration

£88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 377.6 mi
Duration: 8h 49m

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

You can take a train from Doncaster to Post Office via York, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland Street/St James Street to Post Office via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 14h 33m.

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