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 £55 - £200 and takes 4h 23m.

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 23m and costs £55 - £200.

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 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Portrush?

The distance between Prestwick and Portrush is 153 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 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m 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 696+ hotels available in Portrush.

Prestwick to Portrush - 6 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and Bus

There are 6 ways to get from Prestwick to Portrush by car, car ferry, bus, train, 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.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Prestwick to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Portrush
4h 23m
£56–198
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine0
8h 32m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Stranraer
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine0
8h 36m
£76–241
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Coleraine1 Gc->Ly / ...
9h 12m
Bus and ferry, train via Metropole
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine0
9h 16m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre218 / ...
9h 49m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 152.3 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Prestwick to Portrush. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gardiner Street to Portrush via Ayr, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, and Coleraine in around 8h 32m.

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