There are 11 ways to get from Norwich to Portpatrick by train, bus, car, or plane
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- Take the train from Norwich to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
11h 43m£163–269Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Norwich to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
15h 57m£64–112Drive 384 mi
- Drive from Norwich to Portpatrickcar 384 mi
7h 1m£96–139Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Norwich to Stansted Airporttrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
9h 12m£107–247Train via Carlisle
- Take the train from Norwich to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain
- Take the train from Doncaster to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
12h 59m£180–304Train
- Take the train from Norwich to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
13h 46m£204–318Train, bus via Sheffield
- Take the train from Norwich to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
16h 47m£137–223Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Norwich to Stansted Airporttrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus
9h 53m£89–234Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
9h 21m£168–473Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
10h 2m£173–445Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Norwich to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
10h 1m£152–297
Norwich to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norwich to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £60 - £120 and takes 15h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Norwich to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 7h 1m and costs £95 - £140.
No, there is no direct bus from Norwich to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Norwich and arriving at Post Office via Millennium Point, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Norwich to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Norwich and arriving at Stranraer via Peterborough, Doncaster, Carlisle and Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
The distance between Norwich and Portpatrick is 544 miles. The road distance is 386.2 miles.
The best way to get from Norwich to Portpatrick without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 43m and costs £160 - £270.
It takes approximately 11h 43m to get from Norwich to Portpatrick, including transfers.
Norwich to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Norwich station.
Norwich to Portpatrick train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Norwich station.
The best way to get from Norwich to Portpatrick is to bus which takes 15h 57m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can train via Carlisle, which costs £180 - £310 and takes 12h 59m.
What companies run services between Norwich, England and Portpatrick, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Norwich to Post Office via Millennium Point, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 15h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norwich to Post Office via Peterborough, Doncaster, Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 12h 59m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–440
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Norwich to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Norwich to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Peterborough to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £100–150
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Norwich to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
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Booking & Getting There
Norwich to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
Norwich to Portpatrick train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norwich to Portpatrick is 386 miles. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Norwich to Portpatrick.
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