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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Portpatrick is to drive which costs £95 - £140 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 7h and costs £95 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Post Office via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 18m.

How far is it from Reading to Portpatrick?

The distance between Reading and Portpatrick is 411 miles. The road distance is 394.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Portpatrick without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 39m to get from Reading to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Portpatrick bus from?

Reading to Portpatrick bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Train or bus from Reading to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Reading to Portpatrick is to bus which takes 18h 18m and costs £80 - £270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £190 - £320 and takes 11h 51m.

Where does the Reading to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Reading to Portpatrick bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Can I drive from Reading to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Portpatrick is 394 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Reading to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 203+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Reading to Portpatrick - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Portpatrick by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
11h 39m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
18h 18m
£81–264
Drive 391.9 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Portpatrickcar 391.9 mi
7h
£97–140
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 52m
£131–403
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Coventrytrain
2. Take the train from Coventry to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
11h 51m
£193–316
Bus via South Crescent
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgowbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
18h 29m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
9h 26m
£93–230
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
9h 9m
£143–371
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 33m
£102–258
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
9h 26m
£109–248
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
9h 56m
£158–425

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Map of how to get from Reading to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 408.8 mi
Duration: 11h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Post Office via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 18h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Post Office via Coventry, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 11h 51m.

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