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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
    8h
    £119–185

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    11h 9m
    £21–35

  3. 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 11m

  4. Drive  167.9 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Portpatrickcar car 167.9 mi
    3h 20m
    £42–60

  5. 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 18m

Durham to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h

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 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Post Office via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 11h 9m.

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