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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Portrush is to train and fly which costs £65 - £170 and takes 7h 47m.

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 36m and costs £100 - £230.

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 52m.

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 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m 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 FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Portrush bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Portrush bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 691+ hotels available in Portrush.

Aberdeen to Portrush - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 11 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)ABZ - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
5h 36m
£106–224
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)EDI - LDY
7h 18m
£62–270
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Coleraine0
12h 19m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Portrush
7h 23m
£98–259
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
7h 47m
£67–161
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
7h 52m
£76–220
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
8h 8m
£68–200
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
8h 8m
£75–249
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)ABZ - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Coleraine
9h 18m
£75–202
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Mill O MainsM9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus StationM9
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Coleraine0
13h 14m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre218
13h 52m

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

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Distance: 305.3 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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 19m.

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