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 10m.

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 6h 37m and costs £75 - £310.

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, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.

How far is it from Portrush to Fort William?

The distance between Portrush and Fort William is 301 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 car ferry and Bus which takes 13h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 6m 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 High Street station.

Where can I stay near Fort William?

There are 674+ hotels available in Fort William.

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

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

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

Train, car ferry, Bus
best
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Yorkgatetrain
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
4. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 915
13h 6m
Fly City Of Derry Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LDY - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Fort Williambus
8h 17m
£37–353
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portrush to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Fort Williamcar
6h 37m
£77–303
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
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 Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
8h 10m
£57–142
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 Bus Stationbus 915
14h 2m
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 Low Level to Fort Williamtrain
14h 50m
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 Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
8h 14m
£66–191
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 Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
7h 26m
£87–261
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 Edinburgh Airport to Fort Williambus
9h 10m
£45–203
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 Edinburgh Airport to Fort Williambus
9h 6m
£41–164

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

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Map of how to get from Portrush to Fort William.

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Distance: 299.3 mi
Duration: 13h 6m

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 train to Coleraine, take the train to Yorkgate, take the taxi to Port Of Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, walk to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, take the train to Anniesland, walk to Anniesland Cross, then take the bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portrush to Fort William via Larne and Cairnryan in around 6h 37m.

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