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 £60 - £160 and takes 6h 29m.

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 station to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Perth to Portrush?

The distance between Perth and Portrush is 260 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 10h 35m 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 698+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

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

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

Train, Bus, car ferry
best
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 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
£56–141
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
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Gateway
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
6h 29m
£62–152
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus StationM9
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine0
11h 31m
Bus, bus and ferry
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 bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre218
11h 55m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Gateway
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
6h 33m
£76–221
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
£61–170
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
£104–280
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Gateway
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)EDI - LDY
5h 59m
£62–481

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

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Distance: 258.8 mi
Duration: 10h 35m

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 train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, take the taxi to Yorkgate, take the train to Coleraine, then take the train to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Dunluce Avenue via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Great Victoria Street, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 11h 15m.

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