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

The cheapest way to get from York to Portpatrick is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 3m.

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 £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between York and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at Post Office via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.

How far is it from York to Portpatrick?

The distance between York and Portpatrick is 260 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 and bus which takes 8h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m 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 Blossom Street station.

Train or bus from York to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from York to Portpatrick is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs £80 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 39m.

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 179+ 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
8h 10m
Drive 220.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Portpatrickcar 220.6 mi
4h 3m
£54–78
Train
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 29m
£80–102
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
10h 46m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street 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
12h 39m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from York to Portpatrick.

Launch map view

Distance: 258.4 mi
Duration: 8h 10m

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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Post Office via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 12h 39m.

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