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 £45 - £110 and takes 5h 9m.

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 20m and costs £45 - £290.

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 12m.

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 bus and ferry which takes 10h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m 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 2487+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Portrush to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport
best
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
5h 13m
£53–148
Train to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Portrush to Colerainetrain
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LDY - EDI
4h 20m
£46–288
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Yorkgatetrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 27m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portrush to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
5h 32m
£66–283
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
5h 9m
£50–109
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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 55m
£58–137
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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h
£67–176
Train to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portrush to Colerainetrain
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LDY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 12m
£83–256
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 Princes Streetbus 900
11h 1m
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 Princes Streetbus
11h 12m

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

26Weekly Planes

54 minAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portrush to Edinburgh.

Launch map view

Distance: 210.6 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 27m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.