What is the cheapest way to get from Portrush to Fort William?

The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Fort William is to train and fly and bus which costs £55 - £150 and takes 8h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portrush to Fort William?

The fastest way to get from Portrush to Fort William is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 1m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Portrush and Fort William?

No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Bus Station via Coleraine Buscentre, Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.

How far is it from Portrush to Fort William?

The distance between Portrush and Fort William is 291 miles.

How do I travel from Portrush to Fort William without a car?

The best way to get from Portrush to Fort William without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 13h 16m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Portrush to Fort William?

It takes approximately 13h 16m to get from Portrush to Fort William, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portrush to Fort William bus from?

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

Where does the Portrush to Fort William bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Fort William?

There are 432+ hotels available in Fort William.

Portrush to Fort William - 10 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Portrush to Fort William by train, busferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus and ferry, bus
best
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 Bus Stationbus 915
13h 16m
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
cheapest
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 bus from Terminal Building to Bus Stationbus
8h 3m
£58–147
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 Low Level to Fort Williamtrain
14h 27m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portrush to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Fort Williamcar
7h 1m
£84–130
Bus, bus and ferry via Belfast
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 Bus Stationbus 915
13h 33m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Streetbus 218
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to An Aird Onebus E5
14h 27m
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
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 bus from Terminal Building to Bus Stationbus
8h 7m
£66–191
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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 bus from Airport to An Aird Onebus
9h 8m
Fly City Of Derry Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LDY - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Bus Stationbus
7h 19m
£87–301
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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 bus from Airport to An Aird Onebus
9h 4m

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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45 minAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Portrush to Fort William.

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Distance: 289.3 mi
Duration: 13h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Portrush to Fort William. However, you can take the bus to Coleraine Buscentre, walk to Coleraine, take the train to Belfast Great Central, walk to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, take the vehicle to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, then take the bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portrush to Fort William via Coleraine, Yorkgate, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 14h 27m.

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