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 £22 - £45 and takes 9h 25m.

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 24m 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 Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Portpatrick?

The distance between Sunderland and Portpatrick is 279 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 1m and costs £40 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m 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 Sunderland Interchange station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Portpatrick is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 9h 25m.

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 24m to drive from Sunderland to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 175+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

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

There are 5 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 Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
8h 1m
£41–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
9h 25m
£23–40
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
8h 44m
£55–98
Drive 171.9 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Portpatrick171.9 mi
3h 24m
£44–63
Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie923
10h 6m

Sunderland to Portpatrick by subway, train, foot, and bus

72Weekly Services

8h 1mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 277.8 mi
Duration: 8h 1m

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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 9h 25m.

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