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

The cheapest way to get from York to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between York and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Post Office via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

How far is it from York to Portpatrick?

The distance between York and Portpatrick is 360 miles. The road distance is 221.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Portpatrick without a car is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs £170 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from York to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Portpatrick bus from?

York to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Rail Station.

Train or bus from York to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from York to Portpatrick is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs £170 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the York to Portpatrick bus arrive?

York to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Can I drive from York to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Portpatrick is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from York to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 205+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

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

There are 5 ways to get from York 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
best
1. Take the train from York to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 37m
£176–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
11h 45m
£36–59
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
11h 15m
Drive 220.6 mi
1. Drive from York to Portpatrickcar 220.6 mi
4h 3m
£55–80
Steam train, train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
11h 25m

York to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

13Weekly Services

8h 37mAverage Duration

£176Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from York to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 357.7 mi
Duration: 8h 37m

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

You can take a train from York to Post Office via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Post Office via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 11h 45m.

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