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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Portrush is to train and fly which costs £50 - £160 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Portrush is to train and fly which takes 5h 36m and costs £45 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

How far is it from Chester to Portrush?

The distance between Chester and Portrush is 241 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Portrush without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 12h 21m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Chester to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Portrush bus from?

Chester to Portrush bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Chester to Portrush bus arrive?

Chester to Portrush bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 696+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Chester to Portrush by train, plane, ferry, car, car ferry, 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 Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
5h 51m
£50–161
Train to Liverpool, fly to City Of Derry Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)LPL - LDY
3. Take the train from Coleraine to Portrush
5h 36m
£47–270
Train, ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
4. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
5. Drive from Larne to Portrush
11h 35m
£84–410
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine1 Gc->Ly / ...
12h 21m
£66–124
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre218
15h 30m
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
5h 50m
£61–180
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
6h 31m
£66–226
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
6h 31m
£53–157
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)MAN - LDY
6h 6m
£157–426
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Coleraine
8h 19m
£63–235
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
2. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to Coleraine Buscentre218 / ...
13h 16m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Portrush
7h 42m
£105–269

Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Distance: 239.6 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Portrush. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Antrim Depot, walk to Antrim, take the train to Coleraine, then take the train to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Portrush via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, Cairnryan, and Larne in around 11h 35m.

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