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 £55 - £160 and takes 7h 11m.

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 £50 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Abingdon Street and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Underpass, Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 16m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Portrush?

The distance between Blackpool and Portrush is 404 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 car ferry which takes 13h 38m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 10h 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 Abingdon Street 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 735+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Blackpool to Portrush by train, car ferry, car, bus, busferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
5. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
10h 53m
£132–459
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
cheapest
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
£52–329
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
£67–154
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street 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 16m
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 40m
£85–308
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 24m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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
£72–189
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
£71–159
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
£60–160
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
8h 38m
£86–217
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
£76–193

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: 402.1 mi
Duration: 10h 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 Preston, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Stranraer, drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, then drive to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blackpool North to Dunluce Avenue via Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 13h 38m.

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