What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast Port to Portrush?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast Port to Portrush is to train which costs £11 - £16 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast Port to Portrush?

The fastest way to get from Belfast Port to Portrush is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast Port and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast Port to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Thomas Johnston and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Ulster University Belfast and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Belfast Port to Portrush?

The distance between Belfast Port and Portrush is 67 miles. The road distance is 57.3 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast Port to Portrush without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast Port to Portrush without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £11 - £16.

How long does it take to get from Belfast Port to Portrush?

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Belfast Port to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast Port to Portrush bus from?

Belfast Port to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ulster University Belfast station.

Train or bus from Belfast Port to Portrush?

The best way to get from Belfast Port to Portrush is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £11 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the Belfast Port to Portrush bus arrive?

Belfast Port to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Coleraine Buscentre station.

Can I drive from Belfast Port to Portrush?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfast Port to Portrush is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Belfast Port to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 692+ hotels available in Portrush.

Belfast Port to Portrush - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Belfast Port to Portrush by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine1 Gc->Ly / ...
2h 21m
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to Coleraine Buscentre218 / ...
3h 17m
Drive 57 mi
1. Drive from Belfast Port to Portrush57 mi
1h 6m
£14–21
Train via Belfast Grand Central
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine0
3h 13m
£11–17

Belfast Port to Portrush by bus and train

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2h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 67 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Belfast Port, Belfast, Northern Ireland and Portrush, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a train from Yorkgate to Coleraine hourly. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Ulster University Belfast to Coleraine Buscentre hourly, and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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