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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £75 - £180 and takes 14h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.

How far is it from Leicester to Portpatrick?

The distance between Leicester and Portpatrick is 340 miles. The road distance is 313.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Portpatrick without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 32m to get from Leicester to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Portpatrick bus from?

Leicester to Portpatrick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Leicester to Portpatrick is to bus which takes 14h 18m and costs £75 - £180. Alternatively, you can train via Carlisle, which costs £120 - £290 and takes 11h 21m.

Where does the Leicester to Portpatrick bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Portpatrick is 314 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Leicester to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 203+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Leicester 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 Nuneaton to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
10h 32m
Drive 311.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leicester to Portpatrickcar 311.8 mi
5h 35m
£77–112
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
14h 18m
£78–175
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 55m
£89–193
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
4. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
11h 21m
£128–288
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
2. Take the train from Derby to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
12h 1m
£237–351
Bus via M&S
1. Take the bus from Asda to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
15h 32m

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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1h 41mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 337.7 mi
Duration: 10h 32m

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

You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 14h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leicester to Post Office via Nuneaton, Crewe, Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 11h 21m.

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