There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Portpatrick by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
11h 24mBus via Birmingham
cheapest- Take the bus from Forbury Road to Westgatebus X40
- Take the bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
15h 49m£57–107Bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 802
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
15h 8m£122–275Drive 391.6 mi
- Drive from Reading to Portpatrickcar 391.6 mi
7h 5m£98–141Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 10m£115–391Train
- Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
12h 8m£178–303Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus
8h 51m£96–331Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
9h£95–237Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 42m£141–495Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 7m£98–275Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
9h£111–301
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Portpatrick is to bus via Birmingham which costs £55 - £110 and takes 15h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 7h 5m and costs £95 - £150.
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 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Stranraer via Birmingham New Street, Carlisle and Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
The distance between Reading and Portpatrick is 411 miles. The road distance is 393.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Portpatrick without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 24m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 24m to get from Reading to Portpatrick, including transfers.
Reading to Portpatrick bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Portpatrick train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Portpatrick is to bus which takes 15h 8m and costs £120 - £280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £170 - £310 and takes 12h 8m.
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 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Post Office via Birmingham New Street, Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 12h 8m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–440
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–200
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- info@houstoncoaches.co.uk
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to Portpatrick bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Reading to Portpatrick train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Portpatrick is 394 miles. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Reading to Portpatrick.
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