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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Portrush is to train and fly which costs £70 - £180 and takes 9h 5m.

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 5h 45m and costs £100 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.

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 train and bus and ferry which takes 13h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m 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 Ember, depart from Union Street station.

Where does the Inverness to Portrush bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 694+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

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

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)INV - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
5h 45m
£106–308
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
9h 5m
£73–176
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Coleraine
13h 39m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Portrush
7h 57m
£104–267
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
9h 5m
£80–220
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
4. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
8h 55m
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
4. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
8h 59m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)GLA - LDY
8h 41m
£121–320
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Coleraine
13h 48m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre218
13h 49m

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

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Distance: 292 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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 Station, 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 train from Inverness to Dunluce Avenue via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Great Victoria Street, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 13h 39m.

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