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 £29 - £55 and takes 9h 45m.

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 1m and costs £55 - £85.

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 Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Manchester to Portpatrick?

The distance between Manchester and Portpatrick is 331 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 which takes 8h 8m and costs £40 - £150.

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 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 8m and costs £40 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Manchester to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Manchester to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Portpatrick is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Manchester to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 173+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 8m
£44–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
9h 45m
£30–54
Drive 223.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Portpatrick223.5 mi
4h 1m
£56–81
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
8h 49m
£71–178
Bus via Meikle Earnock
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie923
10h 3m

Manchester to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

35Weekly Services

8h 8mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 328.8 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 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 9h 45m.

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