What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Portrush?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which costs £95 - £150 and takes 7h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Portrush?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Portrush is to fly and train which takes 5h 48m and costs £95 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Portrush?

The distance between Aberdeen and Portrush is 307 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Portrush without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Portrush without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 12h 35m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Portrush?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Aberdeen to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Portrush bus from?

Aberdeen to Portrush bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Portrush bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Portrush bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 672+ hotels available in Portrush.

Aberdeen to Portrush - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Aberdeen to Portrush by plane, train, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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

Fly Aberdeen Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane ABZ - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
5h 48m
£95–236
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
8h 2m
£64–187
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
12h 35m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Portrushcar
7h 25m
£97–148
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
8h 6m
£69–241
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
8h 22m
£68–206
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
8h 22m
£76–250
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ABZ - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
9h 30m
£75–215
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
13h 16m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
13h 42m

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Portrush.

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Distance: 305.3 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Portrush, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aberdeen to Portrush. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal Stance 1, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Lanyon Place, take the train to Coleraine, then take the train to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberdeen to Dunluce Avenue via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 12h 35m.

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