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How to get fromPortpatrick to Whitehavenby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    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 Whitehaventrain train
    7h 4m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus bus 300
    9h 17m
    £32–53

  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 Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train
    7h 24m
    £75–152

  4. Drive  142.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portpatrick to Whitehavencar car 142.1 mi
    2h 48m
    £36–51

  5. Bus, train via Trinity Baptist church

    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 bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus bus 300
    7h 59m

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  • Distance: 157.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a bus from Beach to Whitehaven via Cross, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beach to Tangier Street via Cross, Port Rodie, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Trinity Baptist church in around 9h 17m.

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