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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Portpatrick is to bus via Birmingham which costs £50 - £110 and takes 16h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 6h 24m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Post Office via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.

How far is it from Swindon to Portpatrick?

The distance between Swindon and Portpatrick is 619 miles. The road distance is 376.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Portpatrick without a car is to train which takes 13h 43m and costs £220 - £750.

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

It takes approximately 13h 43m to get from Swindon to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Portpatrick bus from?

Swindon to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Swindon to Portpatrick is to train which takes 13h 43m and costs £220 - £750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 14h 33m.

Where does the Swindon to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Swindon to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Portpatrick is 377 miles. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Swindon to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 175+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Swindon to Portpatrick - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Swindon to Portpatrick by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
13h 43m
£227–706
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Royal Well Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
16h 10m
£51–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station595 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
14h 33m
£59–137
Drive 374.4 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Portpatrick374.4 mi
6h 24m
£94–136
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 35m
£86–160
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
14h
£197–649
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 52m
£140–428
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 27m
£86–173
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 23m
£112–324

Swindon to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

13h 43mAverage Duration

£227Cheapest Price

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Distance: 615.6 mi
Duration: 13h 43m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Post Office via Bristol Parkway, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 13h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Post Office via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 14h 33m.

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