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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Portrush is to train and bus and fly which costs £75 - £220 and takes 9h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Portrush is to fly and train which takes 6h 7m and costs £100 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.

How far is it from Inverness to Portrush?

The distance between Inverness and Portrush is 294 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Portrush without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 13h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Inverness to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Portrush bus from?

Inverness to Portrush bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Inverness to Portrush bus arrive?

Inverness to Portrush bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 745+ hotels available in Portrush.

Inverness to Portrush - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Inverness to Portrush by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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

Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane INV - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
6h 7m
£108–227
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
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1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
4. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
9h 41m
£77–213
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
13h 27m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
7h 43m
£96–324
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
9h 19m
£126–267
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane GLA - LDY
8h 38m
£151–346
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
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
9h 19m
£135–306
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
4. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
9h 46m
£87–227
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane ABZ - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
8h 55m
£166–310
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness 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 47m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
14h 42m

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Portrush.

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Distance: 292.6 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Portrush. However, you can take the train to Inverness Airport, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) 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 bus from Inverness Union Street to Dunluce Avenue via Buchanan Bus Stn, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 13h 27m.

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