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How to get fromPortrush to Keswickby train, busferry, car, car ferry or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Portrush to Keswick by train, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, bus and ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Great Victoria Streettrain
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry923
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
    13h 9m
  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portrush to Belfastcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Keswickcar
    6h 13m
    £74–230
  3. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Streetbus218
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
    14h 55m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portrush, Northern Ireland and Keswick, Cumbria, England?

There is no direct connection from Portrush to Keswick. However, you can take the bus to Coleraine Buscentre, walk to Coleraine, take the train to Great Victoria Street, walk to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, take the vehicle to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Penrith Rail Station, then take the bus to Keswick. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portrush to Keswick via Belfast and Cairnryan in around 6h 13m.

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