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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Portpatrick is to bus via Manchester which costs £35 - £75 and takes 11h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Castle Street/CG22 and arriving at Post Office via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Portpatrick?

The distance between Sheffield and Portpatrick is 270 miles. The road distance is 246.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Portpatrick without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Sheffield to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Portpatrick bus from?

Sheffield to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Portpatrick is to bus via Manchester which takes 11h 47m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £180 and takes 10h 44m.

Where does the Sheffield to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Sheffield to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Portpatrick is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Sheffield to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 181+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Sheffield to Portpatrick - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Sheffield 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
9h 44m
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
11h 47m
£36–74
Drive 245 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Portpatrick245 mi
4h 51m
£61–87
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Road
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
9h 57m
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Road
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
4. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
10h 44m
£90–179
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Station180
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie923
12h 16m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sheffield to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 268.3 mi
Duration: 9h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Castle Street/CG22 to Post Office via Meadowhall Interchange/C2, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 11h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sheffield to Post Office via Manchester Oxford Road, Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 10h 44m.

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