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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Portrush is to train and fly which costs £55 - £150 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 58m and costs £75 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Perth to Portrush?

The distance between Perth and Portrush is 233 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Portrush without a car is to train and Bus and car ferry which takes 10h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Perth to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Portrush bus from?

Perth to Portrush bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Canal Street station.

Where does the Perth to Portrush bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 695+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

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

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Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
5h 50m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Perth 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
6h 41m
£55–141
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine0
10h 35m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Perth 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
11h 15m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Perth to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Portrush
5h 58m
£78–230
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
5h 55m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth 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
6h 41m
£62–180
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)EDI - LDY
5h 20m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)GLA - LDY
3. Take the train from Coleraine to Portrush
6h 17m
£88–260
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine0
11h 22m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus StationE3
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre218
11h 50m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Distance: 231.8 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Perth to Portrush. However, you can take the bus to Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Antrim Depot, walk to Antrim, take the train to Coleraine, then take the train to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Portrush via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, and Coleraine in around 10h 35m.

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