What is the cheapest way to get from St Helens to Portpatrick?

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £45 - £65 and takes 11h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Helens to Portpatrick?

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between St Helens and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from St Helens to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Chalon Way West and arriving at Post Office via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

How far is it from St Helens to Portpatrick?

The distance between St Helens and Portpatrick is 312 miles. The road distance is 219.3 miles.

How do I travel from St Helens to Portpatrick without a car?

The best way to get from St Helens to Portpatrick without a car is to train and Bus which takes 8h 14m and costs .

How long does it take to get from St Helens to Portpatrick?

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from St Helens to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Portpatrick bus from?

St Helens to Portpatrick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Train or bus from St Helens to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from St Helens to Portpatrick is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £65 and takes 11h 7m.

Where does the St Helens to Portpatrick bus arrive?

St Helens to Portpatrick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from St Helens to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Portpatrick is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from St Helens to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 172+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

St Helens to Portpatrick - 4 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from St Helens 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 St Helens Central to Glasgow CentralLiverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie923
8h 14m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 15m
£42–157
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
11h 7m
£46–64
Drive 218 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Portpatrick218 mi
3h 52m
£55–79

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 310.3 mi
Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Portpatrick, Scotland?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Post Office via Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chalon Way West to Post Office via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 11h 7m.

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