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 - £130.

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 Fort William 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 314 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 train and Bus and car ferry which takes 13h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 17m 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 Fort William station.

Where does the Fort William to Portrush bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 688+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

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

Train, Bus, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
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 17m
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh 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
£41–162
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
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
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
£87–129
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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 and ferry
1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
13h 53m
Bus, bus and ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 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 57m
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 Fort William to Edinburgh 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
£44–206
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
£86–320

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

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Map of how to get from Fort William to Portrush.

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Distance: 311.9 mi
Duration: 13h 17m

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 train to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, 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 Fort William to Dunluce Avenue via Buchanan Bus Stn, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Bridge Street 2, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 13h 29m.

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