What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Portpatrick?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Portpatrick is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Portpatrick?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Grandale Street and arriving at Post Office via Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Portpatrick?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Portpatrick is 332 miles. The road distance is 226.5 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Portpatrick without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Portpatrick without a car is to train via Preston which takes 8h 57m and costs £65 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Portpatrick?

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Greater Manchester to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Portpatrick bus from?

Greater Manchester to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Portpatrick is to train via Preston which takes 8h 57m and costs £65 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 33m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Portpatrick is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Greater Manchester to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 197+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Greater Manchester 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 via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 57m
£67–264
Drive 225.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Portpatrickcar 225.2 mi
4h 5m
£55–79
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
9h 19m
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
9h 22m
£64–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
10h 33m

Greater Manchester to Portpatrick by bus, train, and foot

35Weekly Services

8h 57mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 330.2 mi
Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Portpatrick, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Parkside Road to Post Office via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Preston, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grandale Street to Post Office via Printworks, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 10h 33m.

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