What is the cheapest way to get from Fort William to Portrush?

The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Portrush is to bus and fly and train which costs £55 - £150 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort William to Portrush?

The fastest way to get from Fort William to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 56m and costs £85 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Fort William and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort William to Portrush. However, there are services departing from An Aird One and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.

How far is it from Fort William to Portrush?

The distance between Fort William and Portrush is 312 miles.

How do I travel from Fort William to Portrush without a car?

The best way to get from Fort William to Portrush without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 13h 2m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Fort William to Portrush?

It takes approximately 13h 2m to get from Fort William to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort William to Portrush bus from?

Fort William to Portrush bus services, operated by Ember, depart from An Aird One station.

Where does the Fort William to Portrush bus arrive?

Fort William to Portrush bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 667+ hotels available in Portrush.

Fort William to Portrush - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and bus and ferry

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

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

Bus, bus and ferry, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
13h 2m
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
8h 8m
£57–146
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
13h 26m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Fort William to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Portrushcar
6h 56m
£86–133
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from An Aird One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus E5
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
13h 29m
Bus, bus and ferry via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
13h 38m
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
8h 8m
£65–190
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from An Aird One to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
8h 43m
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from An Aird One to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
8h 38m
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane GLA - LDY
7h 27m
£86–300

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fort William to Portrush.

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Distance: 310.1 mi
Duration: 13h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort William to Portrush. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Belfast Great Central, take the train to Coleraine, walk to Coleraine Buscentre, then take the bus to Dunluce Avenue. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Portrush via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, and Coleraine in around 13h 26m.

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