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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £24 - £50 and takes 10h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Duke Street and arriving at Post Office via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.

How far is it from Southport to Portpatrick?

The distance between Southport and Portpatrick is 229 miles. The road distance is 211.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Portpatrick without a car is to train and bus via Carlisle which takes 8h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Southport to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Portpatrick bus from?

Southport to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Southport to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Southport to Portpatrick is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 10h 32m.

Where does the Southport to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Southport to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Southport to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Portpatrick is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Southport to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 59+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Southport to Portpatrick - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Southport 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 via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
8h 23m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
10h 32m
£24–48
Train
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 28m
£60–162
Drive 209.9 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Portpatrickcar 209.9 mi
3h 58m
£51–74
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbietrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus 500
8h 41m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Southport to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 227.6 mi
Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Post Office via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duke Street to Post Office via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 10h 32m.

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