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

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  1. Train via Lancaster

    best
    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 Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    7h 48m

  2. Drive 223.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portpatrick to Manchestercar car 223.3 mi
    4h 2m
    £55–79

  3. Bus, train

    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 Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    8h

  4. 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 Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    8h 14m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    8h 59m

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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 Lancaster in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Cross, Stranraer Port Rodie, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow in around 8h 59m.

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