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

The cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ardrossan to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 40m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Ardrossan and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Ardrossan to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Hill Street and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Ayr, Bridge Street 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.

How far is it from Ardrossan to Portrush?

The distance between Ardrossan and Portrush is 182 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ardrossan to Portrush without a car is to Bus and car ferry and train which takes 9h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Ardrossan to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ardrossan to Portrush bus from?

Ardrossan to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Ardrossan to Portrush bus arrive?

Ardrossan to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 681+ hotels available in Portrush.

Ardrossan to Portrush - 4 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Ardrossan to Portrush by bus, car ferry, train, busferry, 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.

Bus, car ferry, train
best
1. Take the bus from Ayr to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
9h 36m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Ardrossan to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Portrushcar
4h 40m
£60–89
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain 1_Gc->Ly / ...
9h 56m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
10h 32m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ardrossan to Portrush.

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Distance: 181 mi
Duration: 9h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Ardrossan to Portrush. However, you can take the line 585 bus to Ayr Bus Station, walk to Ayr, take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, take the taxi to Yorkgate, take the train to Coleraine, then take the train to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hill Street to Dunluce Avenue via Ayr Bus Station, Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 9h 56m.

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