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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 9h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Portpatrick?

The distance between Sunderland and Portpatrick is 192 miles. The road distance is 172.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Portpatrick without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Sunderland to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Portpatrick bus from?

Sunderland to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Portpatrick is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 9h 33m.

Where does the Sunderland to Portpatrick bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunderland to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Portpatrick is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Sunderland to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 203+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Sunderland to Portpatrick - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sunderland 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 Sunderland to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
8h 3m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
9h 33m
£29–46
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
8h 52m
£93–186
Drive 171.9 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Portpatrickcar 171.9 mi
3h 25m
£43–61

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sunderland to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 190.8 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Post Office via Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 9h 33m.

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