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 and bus which costs £80 - £210 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Portrush is to train and fly which takes 7h 13m and costs £80 - £190.

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 Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.

How far is it from Exeter to Portrush?

The distance between Exeter and Portrush is 405 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 train and bus and ferry which takes 17h 28m and costs £420 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m 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 Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 662+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Portrush by train, plane, car ferry, bus, 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 Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
best
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 13m
£85–186
Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EXT - DUB
2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
9h 14m
£81–237
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
£153–289
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Terminusbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry
17h 28m
£422–552
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
5. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
22h 45m
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 19m
£111–303
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane CWL - BHD
4. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
9h 15m
£125–343
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Belfast International 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 Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane SOU - BFS
4. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
8h 59m
£121–294
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
10h 15m
£84–210
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
10h 36m
£148–399

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Portrush.

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Distance: 402.6 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

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 train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) 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 Exeter St Davids to Portrush via Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, and Coleraine in around 16h 46m.

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