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 - £65 and takes 8h 45m.

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 4m 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 Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Portpatrick?

The distance between Liverpool and Portpatrick is 334 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 which takes 8h 8m and costs £55 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m 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 8m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Liverpool to Portpatrick bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Liverpool to Portpatrick?

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

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 194+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 8m
£57–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
8h 45m
£43–60
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
13h 15m
£69–248
Drive 227.7 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Portpatrick227.7 mi
4h 4m
£57–82
Line 7 bus, train, Bus
1. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J7
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie923
10h 18m

Liverpool to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

21Weekly Services

8h 8mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 332.5 mi
Duration: 8h 8m

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 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 8h 45m.

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