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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

How far is it from Manchester to Portpatrick?

The distance between Manchester and Portpatrick is 241 miles. The road distance is 224.8 miles.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Portpatrick bus from?

Manchester to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Manchester to Portpatrick is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 58m.

Where does the Manchester to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Manchester to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Portpatrick is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Manchester to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 119+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
8h 8m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
8h 58m
£34–55
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 16m
£123–215
Drive 223.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Portpatrickcar 223.5 mi
4h 3m
£56–81
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 24m
£89–222

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 239.2 mi
Duration: 8h 8m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Post Office via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Post Office via Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 8h 58m.

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