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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Portrush is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £35 - £55 and takes 17h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Portrush is to fly and train which takes 5h 29m and costs £35 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 11m.

How far is it from Bolton to Portrush?

The distance between Bolton and Portrush is 263 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Portrush without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 13h 34m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Bolton to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Portrush bus from?

Bolton to Portrush bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Bolton to Portrush bus arrive?

Bolton to Portrush bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 679+ hotels available in Portrush.

Bolton to Portrush - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Bolton to Portrush by plane, train, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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

Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
5h 56m
£55–151
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
17h 11m
£38–54
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
13h 34m
£67–157
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bolton to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
6h 50m
£89–314
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
5h 56m
£49–142
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
6h 29m
£54–167
Fly Manchester Airport to City Of Derry Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane MAN - LDY
2. Take the train from Coleraine to Portrushtrain
5h 29m
£39–325
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
6h 29m
£66–176
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane LPL - LDY
4. Take the train from Coleraine to Portrushtrain
6h 11m
£66–330
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain
8h 2m
£54–166
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
16h 43m
£43–78
Bus, bus and ferry, train via Lancaster
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
18h 10m
£49–79

Bolton to Portrush by train, bus, and busferry

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13h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 261 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Bolton 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 Belfast Lanyon Place, take the train to Coleraine, then take the train to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bolton to Portrush via Preston, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, and Coleraine in around 13h 34m.

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