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

The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Aberdeen is to drive and car ferry which costs £70 - £320 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portrush to Aberdeen is to train and fly which takes 5h 58m and costs £110 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Portrush and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Coleraine Buscentre, Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

How far is it from Portrush to Aberdeen?

The distance between Portrush and Aberdeen is 306 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portrush to Aberdeen without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 13h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Portrush to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portrush to Aberdeen bus from?

Portrush to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.

Where does the Portrush to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Portrush to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 675+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Portrush to Aberdeen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Portrush to Aberdeen by train, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, 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.

Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
5h 58m
£115–245
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Portrush to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Aberdeencar
7h 7m
£73–318
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
13h 14m
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
8h 16m
£90–228
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
8h 11m
£86–209
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
8h 25m
£108–244
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHD - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeentrain
8h 13m
£141–311
Train, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane DUB - ABZ
9h 30m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 218
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9
13h 25m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ridebus
4. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union Square Bus Stationbus
13h 44m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Distance: 304 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Portrush to Aberdeen. However, you can take the train to Coleraine, take the train to Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Aberdeen Airport, then take the bus to Aberdeen Union Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Aberdeen via Coleraine Buscentre, Coleraine, Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 13h 14m.

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