There are 5 ways to get from Durham to Portpatrick by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Durham to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
7h 42m£120–186Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
10h 24m£33–60Train, bus via Newcastle
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
7h 58mDrive 167.9 mi
- Drive from Durham to Portpatrickcar 167.9 mi
3h 20m£42–61Train, bus
- Take the train from Durham to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
7h 58m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 10h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Post Office via John Dobson Street, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Durham to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Durham and Portpatrick is 294 miles. The road distance is 168.9 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Portpatrick without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs £120 - £190.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Durham to Portpatrick, including transfers.
Durham to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.
Durham to Portpatrick train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.
The best way to get from Durham to Portpatrick is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 10h 24m.
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 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Post Office via John Dobson Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 10h 24m.
Train from Durham to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- info@houstoncoaches.co.uk
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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Booking & Getting There
Durham to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Durham to Portpatrick train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Portpatrick is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Durham to Portpatrick.
There are 205+ hotels available in Portpatrick.