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How to get fromPortpatrick to Holyheadby bus, train, car ferry, ferry or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portpatrick to Holyhead by bus, train, car ferry, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
    10h 33m

  2. Drive 322.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portpatrick to Holyheadcar car 322.9 mi
    5h 41m
    £81–116

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain train
    4. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    13h 1m

  4. Car ferry, train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus X1
    4. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    13h 36m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
    10h 38m
    £154–280

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a bus from South Crescent to Holyhead via Cross, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 10h 38m.

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