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

The cheapest way to get from Troon to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which costs £50 - £260 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Troon to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 13m and costs £50 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Troon and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Troon to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Academy Street and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Ayr, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

How far is it from Troon to Portrush?

The distance between Troon and Portrush is 169 miles.

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

The best way to get from Troon to Portrush without a car is to train and car ferry via Girvan which takes 8h 50m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Troon to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Troon to Portrush bus from?

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

Where does the Troon to Portrush bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 690+ hotels available in Portrush.

Troon to Portrush - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and bus and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Troon to Portrush by train, car ferry, busferry, car, 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.

Train, car ferry via Girvan
best
1. Take the train from Troon to Girvantrain
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
8h 50m
£71–114
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Troon to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
4h 13m
£50–257
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Troon to Stranraertrain
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
9h 1m
£77–128
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 43m
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 23m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Troon to Portrush.

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Distance: 168.1 mi
Duration: 8h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Troon to Portrush. However, you can take the train to Girvan, walk to Rail Station, take the line 60 bus to Elder Avenue, take the line 358 bus to 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 Troon to Portrush via Stranraer, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, and Coleraine in around 9h 1m.

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