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How to get fromPortpatrick to Carlisleby bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portpatrick to Carlisle by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to CarlisletrainDumfries - Carlisle / ...
    5h 17m
  2. Drive 105.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portpatrick to Carlislecar105.3 mi
    2h 4m
    £26–38
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
    5h 37m
    £33–109
  4. Bus, train via Lockerbie

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus500
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to CarlisletrainEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    6h 3m

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from South Crescent to Carlisle via Cross, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 37m.

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