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 £35 - £100 and takes 5h 36m.

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 £35 - £100.

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 Liverpool, Liverpool One, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 11m.

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 34m and costs £60 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m 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 FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Chester to Portrush bus arrive?

Chester to Portrush bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 672+ 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 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 7m
£50–140
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 36m
£37–99
Train, 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 ferry from Cairnryan to Larneferry
5. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
11h 34m
£86–413
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain 1_Gc->Ly / ...
12h 34m
£63–99
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
5. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
18h 11m
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
£61–186
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
£58–177
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 7m
£57–169
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
£102–336
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 19m
£63–174
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
13h 13m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Portrushcar
7h 45m
£104–152

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

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Map of how to get from Chester to Portrush.

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Distance: 239.6 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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 34m.

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