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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Portrush is to fly and train which costs £40 - £130 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Portrush is to fly and train which takes 5h 3m and costs £140 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

How far is it from Manchester to Portrush?

The distance between Manchester and Portrush is 251 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Portrush without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 14h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Manchester to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Portrush bus from?

Manchester to Portrush bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester to Portrush bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 691+ hotels available in Portrush.

Manchester to Portrush - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

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

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

Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
5h 28m
£51–164
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
5h 28m
£43–130
Train, ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
5. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
6. Drive from Larne to Portrush
11h 20m
£84–399
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine0
12h 24m
£53–120
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine0
14h 58m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
5h 59m
£53–162
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
5h 59m
£63–211
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
6h 52m
£76–219
Fly Manchester Airport to City Of Derry Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)MAN - LDY
2. Take the train from Coleraine to Portrush
5h 3m
£147–334
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre218
15h 30m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Portrush
7h 22m
£99–261

Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Distance: 249.9 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Portrush, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Portrush. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 Manchester Oxford Road to Portrush via Preston, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, Cairnryan, and Larne in around 11h 20m.

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