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 £45 - £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 £45 - £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.

How far is it from Prestwick to Portrush?

The distance between Prestwick and Portrush is 164 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 car ferry and train which takes 8h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m 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 686+ hotels available in Portrush.

Prestwick to Portrush - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Prestwick to Portrush by bus, car ferry, train, busferry, or car

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

Bus, car ferry, train
best
1. Take the bus from Ayr to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
8h 50m
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
£49–255
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Stranraertrain
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
8h 55m
£76–126
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain Rail
9h 20m
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

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Prestwick to Portrush.

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Distance: 163.1 mi
Duration: 8h 50m

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 bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, take the taxi to Yorkgate, take the train to Coleraine, then take the train to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a train from Prestwick Town to Portrush via Stranraer, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, and Coleraine in around 8h 55m.

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