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 - £90 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 503 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 and bus which takes 12h 24m and costs £80 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 12h 24m 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 bus which takes 14h 32m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £260 and takes 12h 39m.

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 192+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Kettering to Portpatrick - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicester
2. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
12h 24m
£83–335
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
£44–89
Drive 338.8 mi
1. Drive from Kettering to Portpatrick338.8 mi
5h 56m
£84–121
Train, fly to Glasgow Airport
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 11m
£77–187
Train, bus via Preston
1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottingham
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
4. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
12h 29m
£68–243
Train
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicester
2. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
12h 39m
£111–259
Bus via Leicester
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie923
17h 47m
Train, 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 train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 4m
£76–204

Kettering to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

15Weekly Services

12h 39mAverage Duration

£111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 500 mi
Duration: 12h 24m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kettering to Post Office via Leicester, Sheffield, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 12h 39m.

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