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There are 6 ways to get from Portpatrick to Manchester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Ayr

    best
    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 Prestontrain
    4. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
    7h 51m
    £41–134

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangebusUkn30 / ...
    8h 25m
    £30–55

  3. Drive 223.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portpatrick to Manchestercar223.2 mi
    4h 1m
    £56–81

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
    3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    7h 59m
    £31–118

  5. Train #2

    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 Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
    8h 13m
    £44–139

  6. Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus181 / ...
    9h 59m

Portpatrick to Manchester by bus, foot, and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from South Crescent to Manchester Oxford Road via Cross, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Shudehill Interchange via Cross, Port Rodie, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 25m.

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