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

The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £50 - £110 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portrush to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 19m and costs £40 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Portrush and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Princes Street via Coleraine Buscentre, Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

How far is it from Portrush to Edinburgh?

The distance between Portrush and Edinburgh is 212 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portrush to Edinburgh without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 9h 20m and costs £85 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Portrush to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portrush to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where does the Portrush to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2508+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Portrush to Edinburgh - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Portrush to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
4h 56m
£56–168
Train to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Portrush to Coleraine
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LDY - EDI
4h 19m
£45–188
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Yorkgate0
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
9h 20m
£87–181
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central0
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
10h 37m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portrush to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburgh
5h 56m
£73–115
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrim
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
4h 52m
£51–109
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrim
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 35m
£59–199
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 40m
£67–243
Train to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portrush to Coleraine
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LDY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 8m
£88–373
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrim
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)BFS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 33m
£60–203
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central0
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus Station
11h 5m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Nelson Street Bus Lane218
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
11h 23m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 210.6 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Portrush to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portrush to Edinburgh Waverley via Coleraine, Yorkgate, Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 20m.

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