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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Folkestone is to bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 17h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Folkestone is to drive which takes 8h and costs £110 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from South Crescent and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Port Rodie, Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 27m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Folkestone?

The distance between Portpatrick and Folkestone is 578 miles. The road distance is 473.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 11h 18m and costs £85 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 11h 18m to get from Portpatrick to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Folkestone bus from?

Portpatrick to Folkestone bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.

Train or bus from Portpatrick to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Folkestone is to train which takes 11h 18m and costs £85 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 17h 27m.

Where does the Portpatrick to Folkestone bus arrive?

Portpatrick to Folkestone bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Portpatrick to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Portpatrick to Folkestone is 474 miles. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Portpatrick to Folkestone.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1165+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Portpatrick to Folkestone - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Portpatrick to Folkestone 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
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Euston
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
11h 18m
£87–299
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road West007
17h 53m
£46–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals595 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road West007
17h 27m
£48–123
Drive 471.1 mi
1. Drive from Portpatrick to Folkestone471.1 mi
8h
£117–169
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)GLA - LCY
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
8h 39m
£128–380
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
9h 25m
£115–342
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
8h 58m
£86–246
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)GLA - LGW
4. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
9h 18m
£92–233
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)GLA - STN
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
9h 7m
£83–211
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)EDI - LCY
5. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
9h 46m
£125–346

Portpatrick to Folkestone by bus, foot, and train

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11h 18mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 574.3 mi
Duration: 11h 18m

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

You can take a bus from South Crescent to Folkestone Central via Cross, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 11h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Bouverie Road West via Cross, Port Rodie, Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 17h 27m.

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