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

The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Scotland is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £16 and takes 9h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portrush to Scotland is to train and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs £85 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Portrush and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Glasgow Buchanan via Coleraine Buscentre, Nelson Street and Belfast Stena Line Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

How far is it from Portrush to Scotland?

The distance between Portrush and Scotland is 212 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portrush to Scotland without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 36m and costs £18 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Portrush to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portrush to Scotland bus from?

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

Where does the Portrush to Scotland bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1527+ hotels available in Scotland.

Portrush to Scotland - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Portrush to Scotland by train, plane, busferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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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 15m
£59–138
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
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
9h 57m
£15
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
9h 36m
£18–24
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Yorkgatetrain
2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Rail Stationbus 360 / ...
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
10h 5m
£89–142
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portrush to Larnecar
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Glasgowcar
4h 38m
£57–267
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
4h 53m
£42–116
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
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
4h 58m
£51–165
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 16m
£48–114
Train to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Portrush to Colerainetrain
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LDY - GLA
4h 9m
£86–239

Portrush to Scotland by bus, train, and busferry

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Distance: 210.6 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Portrush to Scotland. 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 Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Glasgow Buchanan via Coleraine Buscentre, Coleraine, Belfast Great Central, and Belfast, Europa Buscentre in around 9h 36m.

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