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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which costs £55 - £300 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Portrush is to train and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs £65 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee station to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Seagate Bus Station and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.

How far is it from Dundee to Portrush?

The distance between Dundee and Portrush is 249 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Portrush without a car is to train and Bus and car ferry which takes 11h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Dundee to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Portrush bus from?

Dundee to Portrush bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.

Where does the Dundee to Portrush bus arrive?

Dundee to Portrush bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 706+ hotels available in Portrush.

Dundee to Portrush - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, Bus, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Dundee to Portrush by train, plane, bus, car ferry, busferry, or car

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 Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
6h 41m
£73–150
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Dundee to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
6h 7m
£59–294
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
11h 19m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
11h 49m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
6h 45m
£76–169
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
7h 25m
£78–188
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane EDI - LDY
5h 55m
£68–329
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
7h 25m
£88–227
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane GLA - LDY
6h 44m
£114–277
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
12h 6m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
12h 26m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Map of how to get from Dundee to Portrush.

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Distance: 247.9 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Dundee to Portrush. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Antrim Buscentre, walk to Antrim, take the train to Coleraine, then take the train to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundee to Portrush via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, and Coleraine in around 11h 19m.

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