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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 11h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Post Office via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Portpatrick?

The distance between Liverpool and Portpatrick is 244 miles. The road distance is 229 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Portpatrick without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Liverpool to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Portpatrick bus from?

Liverpool to Portpatrick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Portpatrick is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 11h 52m.

Where does the Liverpool to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Liverpool to Portpatrick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Portpatrick is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Liverpool to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 119+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Liverpool to Portpatrick by train, bus, car ferry, 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
8h 13m
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
13h 54m
£29–128
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 19m
£125–217
Drive 227.7 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Portpatrickcar 227.7 mi
4h 6m
£57–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
11h 52m
£43–76

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Liverpool to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 243 mi
Duration: 8h 13m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Post Office via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Liverpool to South Crescent via Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, and Port Rodie in around 13h 54m.

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