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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Bristol is to car ferry and fly which costs £40 - £160 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Bristol is to drive which takes 6h 28m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from South Crescent and arriving at Bristol Bus Station via Stranraer Port Rodie, Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Bristol?

The distance between Portpatrick and Bristol is 402 miles. The road distance is 382.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Bristol without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Portpatrick to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Bristol bus from?

Portpatrick to Bristol bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.

Train or bus from Portpatrick to Bristol?

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Bristol is to Bus which takes 13h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Carlisle, which costs £180 - £320 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Portpatrick to Bristol bus arrive?

Portpatrick to Bristol bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Can I drive from Portpatrick to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Portpatrick to Bristol is 383 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Portpatrick to Bristol.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2545+ hotels available in Bristol.

Portpatrick to Bristol - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Portpatrick to Bristol by bus, train, car, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
11h 5m
Car ferry to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
9h 30m
£43–153
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
13h 59m
Drive 380.3 mi
1. Drive from Portpatrick to Bristolcar 380.3 mi
6h 28m
£94–136
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
6h 56m
£70–156
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
11h 50m
£182–317
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth
12h 50m
£283–415
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
15h 29m
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
8h 17m
£98–213
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
8h 45m
£114–230
Bus, train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
4. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
10h 10m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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1h 42mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Portpatrick to Bristol.

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Distance: 399.8 mi
Duration: 11h 5m

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

You can take a bus from South Crescent to Bristol Bus Station via Cross, Stranraer Port Rodie, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 13h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Bristol Temple Meads via Cross, Stranraer, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, and Birmingham New Street in around 11h 50m.

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