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How to get fromIsle of Man to Portpatrickby car ferry, car, train or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Man to Portpatrick by car ferry, car, train, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Heyshamcarferry
    2. Drive from Heysham to Portpatrickcar
    6h 57m
    £73–133

  2. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
    12h 31m
    £88–328

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus802 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus923
    12h 57m
    £77–246

  4. Car ferry, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Shudehill Interchangebus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus923
    15h 45m

Isle of Man to Portpatrick by car ferry, foot, train, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration12h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Isle of Man and Portpatrick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Man to Portpatrick. However, you can take the car ferry to Heysham then drive to Portpatrick. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Post Office via Liverpool, Moorfields, Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 12h 31m.

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