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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Portrush is to train and fly which costs £50 - £160 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Portrush is to train and fly which takes 6h 41m and costs £45 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool station to Portrush. However, there are services departing from North Station and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Underpass, Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Portrush?

The distance between Blackpool and Portrush is 300 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Portrush without a car is to train and Bus and car ferry which takes 12h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Blackpool to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Portrush bus from?

Blackpool to Portrush bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from North Station.

Where does the Blackpool to Portrush bus arrive?

Blackpool to Portrush bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Underpass station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 689+ hotels available in Portrush.

Blackpool to Portrush - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, Bus, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Blackpool to Portrush by train, plane, bus, car ferry, 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.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
6h 53m
£60–192
Train to Liverpool, fly to City Of Derry Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huyton
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)LPL - LDY
3. Take the train from Coleraine to Portrush
6h 41m
£47–250
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine0
12h 30m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine0
13h 11m
£66–126
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from North Station to Underpass42
2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre218
15h 38m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huyton
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
6h 55m
£54–161
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
6h 53m
£52–158
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huyton
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
6h 55m
£61–190
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
7h 58m
£81–237
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huyton
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Coleraine
9h 7m
£67–195
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to Coleraine Buscentre218
14h 6m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Blackpool to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Portrush
7h 1m
£91–140

Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from Blackpool to Portrush.

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Distance: 298.3 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Portrush, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Blackpool to Portrush. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 Blackpool North to Portrush via Preston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, and Coleraine in around 12h 30m.

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