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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Portpatrick is to bus via Post Office which costs £29 - £80 and takes 11h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at South Crescent via Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

How far is it from Leeds to Portpatrick?

The distance between Leeds and Portpatrick is 386 miles. The road distance is 218.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Portpatrick without a car is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Leeds to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Portpatrick bus from?

Leeds to Portpatrick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Train or bus from Leeds to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Leeds to Portpatrick is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 16m.

Where does the Leeds to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Leeds to Portpatrick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Portpatrick is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Leeds to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 175+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Leeds 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
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 56m
£65–108
Bus via Post Office
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
11h 25m
£30–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie923
11h 16m
Drive 217.5 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Portpatrick217.5 mi
4h 20m
£55–79
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
9h 39m
£61–146

Leeds to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

8h 56mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 383.4 mi
Duration: 8h 56m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Post Office via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to South Crescent via Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie in around 11h 16m.

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