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 £40 - £320 and takes 6h 35m.

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 30m and costs £95 - £350.

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 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.

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 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m 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 694+ hotels available in Portrush.

Blackpool to Portrush - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, Bus, and car ferry

There are 11 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 Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
7h 11m
£57–161
Train to Liverpool, fly to City Of Derry Airport
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1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane LPL - LDY
6h 35m
£41–318
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
12h 48m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
13h 38m
£68–245
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from North Station to Underpassbus 42
2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
16h 10m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
7h 6m
£52–179
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
7h 11m
£47–127
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
7h 6m
£58–198
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane MAN - LDY
6h 30m
£95–341
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
14h 19m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Blackpool to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
6h 41m
£85–308

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: 298.4 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

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 48m.

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