What is the cheapest way to get from Kettering to Portpatrick?

The cheapest way to get from Kettering to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 14h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kettering to Portpatrick?

The fastest way to get from Kettering to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Kettering and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Kettering to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at Post Office via Coach Park, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.

How far is it from Kettering to Portpatrick?

The distance between Kettering and Portpatrick is 516 miles. The road distance is 340.8 miles.

How do I travel from Kettering to Portpatrick without a car?

The best way to get from Kettering to Portpatrick without a car is to train which takes 12h 34m and costs £170 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 12h 34m to get from Kettering to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kettering to Portpatrick bus from?

Kettering to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coach Park station.

Train or bus from Kettering to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Kettering to Portpatrick is to train which takes 12h 34m and costs £170 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 14h 32m.

Where does the Kettering to Portpatrick bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kettering to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Kettering to Portpatrick is 341 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Kettering to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 172+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Kettering to Portpatrick - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Kettering to Portpatrick by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Kettering to Leicester
2. Take the train from Leicester to Chesterfield
3. Take the train from Chesterfield to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
12h 34m
£171–519
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Buchanan Bus StationUkn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
14h 32m
£43–99
Drive 338.8 mi
1. Drive from Kettering to Portpatrick338.8 mi
5h 56m
£85–122
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 12m
£76–196
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottingham
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
15h 16m
£63–139
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
8h 50m
£64–215
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicester
2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 9m
£76–182

Kettering to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

12h 34mAverage Duration

£171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 512.8 mi
Duration: 12h 34m

What companies run services between Kettering, England and Portpatrick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Kettering to Post Office via Leicester, Chesterfield, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 12h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Post Office via Northampton Bus Interchange, Coach Park, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 14h 32m.

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