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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Portrush is to car ferry and train which costs £50 - £140 and takes 13h 12m.

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 39m and costs £45 - £290.

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 Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 34m.

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 13h 12m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m 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 Coop Live station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 722+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Chester 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 Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Chester 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
4. Take the train from Coleraine to Portrushtrain
6h 10m
£53–136
Train to Liverpool, fly to City Of Derry Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane LPL - LDY
3. Take the train from Coleraine to Portrushtrain
5h 39m
£46–285
Train, car ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
5. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
11h 33m
£148–465
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
13h 12m
£54–136
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coop Livebus Mc1
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
18h 34m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
6h 49m
£68–191
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
6h 49m
£57–152
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
6h 10m
£56–165
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane MAN - LDY
6h 8m
£48–331
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
8h 22m
£62–170
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
14h 43m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
7h 22m
£82–326

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Map of how to get from Chester to Portrush.

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Distance: 239.6 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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 33m.

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