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 £55 - £200 and takes 4h 28m.

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 28m and costs £55 - £200.

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 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

How far is it from Troon to Portrush?

The distance between Troon and Portrush is 159 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 33m and costs £70 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m 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 696+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Troon to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Portrush
4h 28m
£57–200
Train, car ferry via Girvan
1. Take the train from Troon to Girvan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine0
8h 33m
£71–229
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Troon to Stranraer
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine0
8h 38m
£77–243
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Coleraine1 Gc->Ly / ...
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 / ...
10h 9m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Troon to Portrush.

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Distance: 157.7 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Troon to Portrush. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a train from Troon to Portrush via Girvan, Rail Station, Elder Avenue, Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, and Coleraine in around 8h 33m.

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