There are 11 ways to get from Oxford to Portpatrick by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus via Carlisle
best- Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
11hTrain, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
12h 59m£82–139Drive 365.9 mi
- Drive from Oxford to Portpatrickcar 365.9 mi
6h 31m£91–132Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 14m£98–199Train
- Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
11h 44m£165–284Bus
- Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 830
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
13h 59m£95–226Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus
8h 55m£82–179Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
- 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
8h 36m£141–431Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
- 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
8h 55m£153–490Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
- 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
9h 13m£123–296Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus
9h 54m£97–266
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Portpatrick is to train and bus which costs £80 - £140 and takes 12h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Oxford to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 6h 31m and costs £90 - £140.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Stranraer via Birmingham New Street, Carlisle and Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
The distance between Oxford and Portpatrick is 384 miles. The road distance is 368 miles.
The best way to get from Oxford to Portpatrick without a car is to train and bus via Carlisle which takes 11h and costs .
It takes approximately 11h to get from Oxford to Portpatrick, including transfers.
Oxford to Portpatrick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Oxford to Portpatrick train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
The best way to get from Oxford to Portpatrick is to train which takes 11h 44m and costs £160 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £95 - £230 and takes 13h 59m.
What companies run services between Oxford, England and Portpatrick, Scotland?
You can take a train from Oxford to Post Office via Birmingham New Street, Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 11h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 13h 59m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- 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
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 Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Train from Oxford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- info@houstoncoaches.co.uk
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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More Questions & Answers
Oxford to Portpatrick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Oxford to Portpatrick train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Portpatrick is 368 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Oxford to Portpatrick.
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