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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which costs £50 - £260 and takes 4h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 8m and costs £50 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Gardiner Street and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Ayr, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Portrush?

The distance between Prestwick and Portrush is 179 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prestwick to Portrush without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 9h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Prestwick to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Portrush bus from?

Prestwick to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Prestwick to Portrush bus arrive?

Prestwick to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 752+ hotels available in Portrush.

Prestwick to Portrush - 4 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Prestwick to Portrush by busferry, train, 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.

Bus and ferry, train
best
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
9h 20m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Prestwick to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
4h 8m
£50–257
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Stranraertrain
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
9h 45m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
10h 6m

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Map of how to get from Prestwick to Portrush.

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Distance: 177.8 mi
Duration: 9h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Prestwick to Portrush. However, you can take the line 14 bus to Ayr Bus Station, walk to Ayr, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Belfast Great Central, take the train to Coleraine, walk to Coleraine Buscentre, then take the bus to Dunluce Avenue. Alternatively, you can take a train from Prestwick Town to Portrush via Stranraer, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, and Coleraine in around 9h 45m.

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