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 £85 - £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 29m and costs £120 - £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 20m.

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 12h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m 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 667+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Portrush to Aberdeen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Portrush to Aberdeen by train, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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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 29m
£125–245
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
£88–318
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
12h 56m
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 10m
£100–248
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 6m
£91–234
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 8m
£90–292
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 Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
4. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
13h 2m
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
13h 20m

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

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Distance: 304 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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 Airport Terminal Stance 1, then take the bus to Adelphi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portrush to Aberdeen via Coleraine, Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 12h 56m.

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