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

The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Portrush is to fly and train which costs £55 - £140 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Portrush is to train and fly which takes 5h and costs £55 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Dunfermline and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunfermline station to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via North Approach Road, Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.

How far is it from Dunfermline to Portrush?

The distance between Dunfermline and Portrush is 208 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Portrush without a car is to bus and car ferry and train which takes 10h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Dunfermline to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Portrush bus from?

Dunfermline to Portrush bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from North Approach Road station.

Where does the Dunfermline to Portrush bus arrive?

Dunfermline to Portrush bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 692+ hotels available in Portrush.

Dunfermline to Portrush - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 12 ways to get from Dunfermline to Portrush by plane, train, 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.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
5h 30m
£58–132
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
6h 35m
£54–132
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus StationX24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine0
10h 30m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus StationX24 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Coleraine
11h 9m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dunfermline to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Portrush
5h 39m
£73–223
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
5h 34m
£72–186
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
6h 34m
£61–176
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dunfermline Town to Edinburgh Gateway
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)EDI - LDY
3. Take the train from Coleraine to Portrush
5h
£58–286
Bus, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Approach Road
2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)GLA - LDY
4. Take the train from Coleraine to Portrush
6h 10m
£102–276
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine0
10h 43m
Bus, bus and ferry, train via Metropole
1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus StationX24 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine0
11h 13m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus StationX24 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre218
11h 46m

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

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Distance: 206.4 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunfermline 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 Depot, walk to Antrim, take the train to Coleraine, then take the train to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Portrush via North Approach Road, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, and Coleraine in around 10h 30m.

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