What is the cheapest way to get from Port Ellen to Portrush?

The cheapest way to get from Port Ellen to Portrush is to fly and train which costs £190 - £380 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Ellen to Portrush?

The fastest way to get from Port Ellen to Portrush is to fly and train which takes 7h 30m and costs £190 - £380.

How far is it from Port Ellen to Portrush?

The distance between Port Ellen and Portrush is 91 miles.

How do I travel from Port Ellen to Portrush without a car?

The best way to get from Port Ellen to Portrush without a car is to ferry and bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 18h 6m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Port Ellen to Portrush?

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Port Ellen to Portrush, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 186+ hotels available in Portrush.

Port Ellen to Portrush - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Port Ellen to Portrush by plane, ferry, bus, busferry, or train

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

Fly to City Of Derry Airport
best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane ILY - LDY
7h 44m
£207–645
Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane ILY - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
7h 30m
£194–378
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
18h 6m

Islay (ILY) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) flights

8Weekly Planes

7h 23mAverage Duration

£201Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Port Ellen to Portrush.

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Distance: 90.9 mi
Duration: 7h 44m

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

Loganair and British Airways fly from Islay (ILY) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) once daily.

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