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

The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Aberdeen is to train and fly which costs £55 - £170 and takes 8h 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 57m and costs £95 - £240.

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 21m.

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 car ferry and bus which takes 12h 25m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m 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 655+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Portrush to Aberdeen - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Portrush to Aberdeen by train, plane, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

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 57m
£100–238
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest
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 7m
£59–164
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Yorkgatetrain
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
12h 25m
£96–186
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
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portrush to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Aberdeencar
7h 7m
£87–318
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 12m
£63–203
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 20m
£67–204
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
8h 24m
£76–243
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 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane DUB - ABZ
9h 50m
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 21m
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 Stn to Dundee stationbus
4. Take the bus from Dundee station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
14h 19m

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

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Distance: 304 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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 train from Portrush to Aberdeen via Coleraine, Yorkgate, Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 12h 25m.

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