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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Portpatrick is to car ferry which costs £30 - £120 and takes 13h 24m.

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.

How far is it from Liverpool to Portpatrick?

The distance between Liverpool and Portpatrick is 249 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 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Liverpool to Portpatrick, including transfers.

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 121+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Liverpool to Portpatrick - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 4 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 Lockerbietrain Liverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus 500
8h 7m
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
13h 24m
£31–113
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 27m
£121–221
Drive 227.7 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Portpatrickcar 227.7 mi
4h 6m
£56–81

Liverpool to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

21Weekly Services

8h 27mAverage Duration

£121Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 247.9 mi
Duration: 8h 7m

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Liverpool to South Crescent via Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, and Port Rodie in around 13h 24m.

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