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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Portpatrick is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Sutton Street and arriving at Post Office via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

How far is it from Durham to Portpatrick?

The distance between Durham and Portpatrick is 294 miles. The road distance is 169.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Portpatrick without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs £140 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Durham to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Portpatrick bus from?

Durham to Portpatrick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sutton Street station.

Train or bus from Durham to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Durham to Portpatrick is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs £140 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Durham to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Durham to Portpatrick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Durham to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Portpatrick is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Durham to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 192+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Durham 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 Durham to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
7h 47m
£141–216
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 598
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
9h 39m
£41–97
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
8h 19m
Drive 168.1 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Portpatrickcar 168.1 mi
3h 19m
£42–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
11h 23m

Durham to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

13Weekly Services

7h 47mAverage Duration

£141Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Durham to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 291.9 mi
Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Post Office via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sutton Street to Post Office via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 9h 39m.

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