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 drive which costs £45 - £180 and takes 3h 22m.

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 drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £45 - £180.

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 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Portrush?

The distance between Cairnryan and Portrush is 105 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 bus and ferry and train which takes 5h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m 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 694+ hotels available in Portrush.

Cairnryan to Portrush - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Portrush by car ferry, car, busferry, train, 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.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Drive from Belfast to Portrush
3h 22m
£47–174
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Coleraine1 Gc->Ly / ...
5h 43m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine1 Gc->Ly / ...
5h 55m
£48–254
Bus and ferry, train via Metropole
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine0
5h 47m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre218 / ...
6h 20m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 104.9 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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 Belfast then drive to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dunluce Avenue via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Great Victoria Street, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 5h 43m.

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