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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Portrush is to fly and train which costs £45 - £120 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Portrush is to fly and train which takes 6h 10m and costs £45 - £120.

How far is it from Durham to Portrush?

The distance between Durham and Portrush is 254 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Portrush without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 13h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Durham to Portrush, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 689+ hotels available in Portrush.

Durham to Portrush - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Durham to Portrush by plane, train, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane NCL - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
6h 10m
£47–114
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
13h 13m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Durham to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
6h 18m
£77–297
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Durham University to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56bus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
14h 46m
Bus, bus and ferry, train via John Dobson Street
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street 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
15h 58m

Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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56 minAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Durham to Portrush.

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Distance: 252.6 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Portrush, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Durham to Portrush. However, you can take the train to Newcastle, walk to Central Station, take the subway to Newcastle Airport, walk to Newcastle (NCL) 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 Durham to Portrush via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, and Coleraine in around 13h 13m.

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