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How to get fromDurham to Portpatrickby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Durham to Portpatrick by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 48m
    £143–223

  2. Drive 168.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Portpatrickcar car 168.1 mi
    3h 19m
    £42–60

  3. Train, bus via Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Newcastle 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 2m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham 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 4m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    10h 16m

Durham to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

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 48m. 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 16m.

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