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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Portrush is to train and fly which costs £70 - £230 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Portrush is to train and fly which takes 6h 41m and costs £70 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via London Victoria, Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 21m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Portrush?

The distance between Bournemouth and Portrush is 421 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Portrush without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 22h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Bournemouth to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Portrush bus from?

Bournemouth to Portrush bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Portrush bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Portrush bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 694+ hotels available in Portrush.

Bournemouth to Portrush - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry

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

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 Southampton Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane SOU - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
6h 41m
£75–241
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
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1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
4. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
9h 3m
£69–242
Train, car ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
6. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
16h 3m
£176–758
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
17h 19m
£91–467
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
22h 51m
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane LHR - LDY
6h 59m
£94–259
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LHR - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
7h 45m
£83–359
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LGW - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
8h 20m
£74–223
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BRS - BHD
4. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
8h 58m
£76–281
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria 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
23h 21m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
10h 54m
£144–393

Southampton Airport (SOU) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Portrush.

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Distance: 418.4 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Portrush. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) 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 Bournemouth to Portrush via Wolverhampton, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, Cairnryan, and Larne in around 16h 3m.

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