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How to get fromYork to Portpatrickby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from York to Portpatrick by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 21m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    11h 31m
    £42–78

  3. Train, bus via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 30m

  4. Drive 220.6 mi

    1. Drive from York to Portpatrickcar car 220.6 mi
    4h 3m
    £54–77

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from York to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 23m
    £179–275

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  • Distance: 258.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 21m

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 23m. 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 11h 31m.

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