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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Portrush is to car ferry and train which costs £45 - £260 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Portrush is to car ferry and taxi which takes 3h 3m and costs £120 - £350.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Portrush?

The distance between Cairnryan and Portrush is 90 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Portrush without a car is to car ferry and taxi which takes 3h 3m and costs £120 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Cairnryan to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Portrush bus from?

Cairnryan to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Portrush bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 688+ hotels available in Portrush.

Cairnryan to Portrush - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Portrush by car ferry, taxi, busferry, train, 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.

Car ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the taxi from Larne to Portrushtaxi
3h 3m
£125–349
Car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain Rail
6h 35m
£48–254
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain Rail
5h 51m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
6h 31m

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Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Portrush.

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Distance: 89.7 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Portrush, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Portrush. However, you can take the car ferry to Larne then take the taxi to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dunluce Avenue via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 5h 51m.

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