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 station to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Post Office via John Dobson Street, Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

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 39m and costs £130 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m 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 FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Train or bus from Durham to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Durham to Portpatrick is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the Durham to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Durham to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan 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 211+ 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 39m
£137–217
Drive 168.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to Portpatrickcar 168.1 mi
3h 19m
£42–61
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
8h 5m
Train, bus via Newcastle
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 6m
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
10h 21m

Durham to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

30Weekly Services

7h 39mAverage Duration

£137Cheapest Price

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Distance: 291.9 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Post Office via John Dobson Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 10h 21m.

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