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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Portrush is to fly and bus and train which costs £55 - £180 and takes 8h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Portrush is to fly and train which takes 6h 1m and costs £60 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Greyfriar Gate and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 24m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Portrush?

The distance between Nottingham and Portrush is 309 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Portrush without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 18h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Nottingham to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Portrush bus from?

Nottingham to Portrush bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Greyfriar Gate station.

Where does the Nottingham to Portrush bus arrive?

Nottingham to Portrush bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 690+ hotels available in Portrush.

Nottingham to Portrush - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Nottingham 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 East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EMA - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
6h 1m
£63–213
Fly East Midlands Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EMA - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Coleraine
8h 58m
£58–178
Train, ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe 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
13h 51m
£98–417
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine0
14h 13m
£71–167
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Coleraine0
18h 9m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
7h 20m
£69–228
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
7h 2m
£71–251
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
6h 52m
£60–177
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
7h 20m
£61–194
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
7h 50m
£70–207
Train, car ferry via Tamworth
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Tamworth High Level
2. Take the train from Tamworth to Liverpool Lime Street
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine0
14h 50m
£80–162
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotel
3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
5. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre218
18h 24m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nottingham to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Portrush
8h 47m
£112–170

East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Portrush.

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Distance: 307.5 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Nottingham to Portrush. However, you can take the bus to Coach Park, walk to East Midlands Airport (EMA) 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 Nottingham to Portrush via Crewe, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, Cairnryan, and Larne in around 13h 51m.

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