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How to get fromSkipton to Portpatrickby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Skipton to Portpatrick by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Skipton to Lancastertrain
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
    8h 27m
    £51–136

  2. Bus via Preston

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusUk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus923
    11h 46m
    £27–73

  3. Drive 190.5 mi

    1. Drive from Skipton to Portpatrickcar190.5 mi
    3h 37m
    £48–69

  4. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Skipton to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
    9h
    £58–127

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus183 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus923
    13h 53m

Skipton to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Post Office via Interchange, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 11h 46m.

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