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

The cheapest way to get from Skipton to Portpatrick is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skipton to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £45 - £70.

How far is it from Skipton to Portpatrick?

The distance between Skipton and Portpatrick is 206 miles. The road distance is 191.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Skipton to Portpatrick without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Skipton to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Can I drive from Skipton to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Skipton to Portpatrick is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Skipton to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 192+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Skipton to Portpatrick - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Skipton to Portpatrick by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Skipton to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
8h 19m
Drive 190.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Skipton to Portpatrick190.5 mi
3h 37m
£47–68
Train
1. Take the train from Skipton to Lancaster
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 34m
£51–131

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Skipton to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 204.6 mi
Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a train from Skipton to Post Office via Lancaster, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 8h 34m.

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