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How to get fromPreston to Portpatrickby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 5m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    8h 40m
    £36–117

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 9m
    £99–203

  4. Drive 192.4 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Portpatrickcar car 192.4 mi
    3h 28m
    £48–69

  5. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 11m

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  • Distance: 213 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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 9m. 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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