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 7h 55m.

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 40m and costs £80 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Fort William and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.

How far is it from Fort William to Portrush?

The distance between Fort William and Portrush is 260 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 7h 55m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Fort William to Portrush bus arrive?

Fort William to Portrush bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 694+ hotels available in Portrush.

Fort William to Portrush - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane

There are 9 ways to get from Fort William to Portrush by bus, plane, train, car 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.

Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
7h 55m
£56–141
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
£40–161
Train, Bus, car ferry
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, bus and ferry
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 to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
13h 52m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Fort William to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
6h 40m
£80–301
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus
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
7h 55m
£65–180
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane GLA - LDY
7h 14m
£81–260
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
£44–190
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
14h 3m

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

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Distance: 258.5 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

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 Glasgow Airport, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) 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 Fort William to Portrush via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, and Coleraine in around 13h 17m.

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