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 £40 - £200 and takes 7h 35m.

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 35m and costs £40 - £200.

How far is it from Port Ellen to Portrush?

The distance between Port Ellen and Portrush is 151 miles.

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

It takes approximately 12h 15m to get from Port Ellen to Portrush, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 692+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

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

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Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane ILY - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
12h 15m
£191–378
Fly to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane ILY - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
7h 35m
£44–196
Fly to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ILY - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
11h 57m
£175–352

Islay (ILY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

3Weekly Planes

9h 45mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Port Ellen to Portrush.

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Distance: 150.2 mi
Duration: 12h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Ellen to Portrush. However, you can take the line 451 bus to Islay Airport, walk to Islay (ILY) 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 the line 451 bus to Islay Airport, walk to Islay (ILY) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, take the bus to Europa Bus Centre, walk to Belfast Great Central, take the train to Coleraine, then take the train to Portrush.

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