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 £70 - £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 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Overgate and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.

How far is it from Dundee to Portrush?

The distance between Dundee and Portrush is 261 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 45m 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 FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Where does the Dundee to Portrush bus arrive?

Dundee to Portrush bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 205+ 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 George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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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
£79–169
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
cheapest
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
£68–339
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
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dundee to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
6h 7m
£73–294
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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
£72–155
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 21m
£79–193
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 21m
£89–227
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 40m
£115–277
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
12h 8m
Bus, bus and ferry
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 bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
12h 47m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from Dundee to Portrush.

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Distance: 259.6 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Lanyon Place, 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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