What is the cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Portrush?

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which costs £55 - £270 and takes 4h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Portrush?

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 38m and costs £55 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Whitemoss Roundabout and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Portrush?

The distance between East Kilbride and Portrush is 209 miles.

How do I travel from East Kilbride to Portrush without a car?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Portrush without a car is to Bus and car ferry and train which takes 10h 17m and costs .

How long does it take to get from East Kilbride to Portrush?

It takes approximately 10h 17m to get from East Kilbride to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Portrush bus from?

East Kilbride to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the East Kilbride to Portrush bus arrive?

East Kilbride to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 694+ hotels available in Portrush.

East Kilbride to Portrush - 4 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from East Kilbride to Portrush by bus, car ferry, train, 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.

Bus, car ferry, train
best
1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
10h 17m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
4h 38m
£55–266
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
11h 15m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
11h 43m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from East Kilbride to Portrush.

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Distance: 208.1 mi
Duration: 10h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from East Kilbride to Portrush. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, take the taxi to Yorkgate, take the train to Coleraine, then take the train to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dunluce Avenue via Buchanan Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 11h 15m.

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