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There are 5 ways to get from Portpatrick to Preston by bus, train, 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 Prestontrain train
    6h 38m

  2. Drive 192.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portpatrick to Prestoncar car 192.3 mi
    3h 28m
    £48–69

  3. 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 Prestontrain train
    6h 46m
    £60–238

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Prestontrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    6h 49m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    8h 49m

Portpatrick to Preston by bus, foot, and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Preston, England?

You can take a bus from South Crescent to Preston via Cross, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Bus Station via Cross, Stranraer Port Rodie, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 49m.

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