What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Portpatrick?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £24 - £70 and takes 8h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Portpatrick?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Preston to Portpatrick?

The distance between Preston and Portpatrick is 299 miles. The road distance is 193.5 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Portpatrick without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Portpatrick without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £35 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Portpatrick?

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Preston to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Portpatrick bus from?

Preston to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Preston to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Preston to Portpatrick is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £35 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £70 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Preston to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Preston to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Preston to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Portpatrick is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Preston to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 196+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Preston to Portpatrick - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
7h 10m
£38–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
8h 40m
£24–67
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
7h 18m
£30–125
Drive 192.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Portpatrick192.4 mi
3h 27m
£48–69
Bus via Meikle Earnock
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Bus Station181
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie923
9h 18m

Preston to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

35Weekly Services

7h 10mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 297.6 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Portpatrick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Preston to Post Office via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 8h 40m.

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