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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Portrush is to train and fly which costs £65 - £260 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Portrush is to train and fly which takes 6h 41m and costs £65 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Heathrow Terminal 5, Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.

How far is it from Poole to Portrush?

The distance between Poole and Portrush is 427 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Portrush without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 22h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Poole to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Portrush bus from?

Poole to Portrush bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where does the Poole to Portrush bus arrive?

Poole to Portrush bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 696+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

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

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

Train to Southampton Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)SOU - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
6h 41m
£67–260
Train, ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston 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
15h 10m
£141–556
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Coleraine
22h 6m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poole to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Portrush
11h 19m
£154–339
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)LHR - LDY
7h 30m
£123–308
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LHR - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
7h 59m
£97–368
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LGW - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
8h 17m
£95–250
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
4. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
8h 59m
£82–270
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BRS - BHD
4. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
8h 53m
£102–329
Train, bus, bus and ferry via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Coleraine
22h 26m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre218
22h 30m

Southampton Airport (SOU) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Distance: 424.1 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Poole to Portrush. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) 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 Poole to Portrush via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, Cairnryan, and Larne in around 15h 10m.

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