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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Portrush is to train and fly which costs £55 - £170 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Portrush is to fly and train which takes 6h 17m and costs £90 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 28m.

How far is it from Exeter to Portrush?

The distance between Exeter and Portrush is 365 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Portrush without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 22h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Exeter to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Portrush bus from?

Exeter to Portrush bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Exeter to Portrush bus arrive?

Exeter to Portrush bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 674+ hotels available in Portrush.

Exeter to Portrush - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Portrush by plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, or busferry

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

Fly Exeter to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EXT - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
6h 17m
£92–272
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
7h 4m
£59–164
Train, ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larneferry
7. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
15h 17m
£127–545
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
16h 46m
£96–277
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Lordswood Rdbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
22h 28m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BRS - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
6h 59m
£63–218
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
8h 34m
£87–340
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane SOU - BHD
4. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
9h 20m
£91–291
Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EXT - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
9h 14m
£87–267
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Portrushcar
10h 59m
£154–226

Exeter (EXT) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Portrush.

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Distance: 362.4 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Portrush. However, you can take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) 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 Exeter St Davids to Portrush via Birmingham New Street, Stafford, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, Cairnryan, and Larne in around 15h 17m.

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