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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Portrush is to car ferry and drive which costs £45 - £190 and takes 3h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Portrush is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £45 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Portrush. However, there are services departing from South Crescent and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Bridge Street 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Portrush?

The distance between Portpatrick and Portrush is 119 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Portrush without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 16m and costs £75 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Portpatrick to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Portrush bus from?

Portpatrick to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Portpatrick to Portrush bus arrive?

Portpatrick to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 698+ hotels available in Portrush.

Portpatrick to Portrush - 6 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Portpatrick to Portrush by car ferry, car, ferry, train, busferry, or bus

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

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Drive from Belfast to Portrush
3h 46m
£47–186
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine1 Gc->Ly / ...
6h 16m
£77–289
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Coleraine1 Gc->Ly / ...
8h 9m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine1 Gc->Ly / ...
7h 19m
£59–201
Bus and ferry, train via Metropole
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine0
8h 13m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre218 / ...
8h 46m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 118.5 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Portpatrick to Portrush. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portpatrick to Portrush via Cairnryan, Larne, Larne Harbour, Yorkgate, and Coleraine in around 6h 16m.

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