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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Portrush is to bus and fly and train which costs £45 - £120 and takes 6h 18m.

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 44m and costs £65 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.

How far is it from Perth to Portrush?

The distance between Perth and Portrush is 234 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 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Portrush bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 203+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

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

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

Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
6h 18m
£46–114
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
10h 52m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Perth 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
11h 22m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Perth to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
5h 44m
£69–287
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
6h 22m
£53–128
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth 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
6h 54m
£71–177
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth 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
6h 54m
£80–201
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane GLA - LDY
3. Take the train from Coleraine to Portrushtrain
6h 13m
£106–251
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Perth Canal 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
11h 26m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station 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
12h 12m

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

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Distance: 232.3 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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 Edinburgh 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 52m.

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