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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Portpatrick is to bus via Birmingham which costs £40 - £80 and takes 17h 28m.

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 6h 57m 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 Terminal 5, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.

How far is it from Reading to Portpatrick?

The distance between Reading and Portpatrick is 411 miles. The road distance is 393.7 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 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 40m 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 15h 14m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £310 and takes 12h 29m.

Where does the Reading to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Reading to Portpatrick bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Can I drive from Reading to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Portpatrick is 394 miles. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Reading to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 191+ 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 Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
11h 40m
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to WestgateX40
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
17h 28m
£45–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
15h 14m
£85–136
Drive 391.5 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Portpatrick391.5 mi
6h 57m
£97–140
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 32m
£136–340
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
4. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
12h 29m
£101–307
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LGW - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 8m
£87–190
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 43m
£144–370
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 16m
£84–254
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 4m
£107–256
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 26m
£134–326

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Map of how to get from Reading to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 408.8 mi
Duration: 11h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Post Office via Heathrow Terminal 5, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 15h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Post Office via Birmingham New Street, Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 12h 29m.

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