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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Portrush is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £25 - £45 and takes 12h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 8m and costs £75 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Overgate and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.

How far is it from Dundee to Portrush?

The distance between Dundee and Portrush is 245 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Portrush without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 12h 11m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Dundee to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Portrush bus from?

Dundee to Portrush bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Where does the Dundee to Portrush bus arrive?

Dundee to Portrush bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 671+ hotels available in Portrush.

Dundee to Portrush - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Dundee to Portrush by bus, plane, train, busferry, car, or car ferry

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

Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
6h 39m
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
12h 52m
£25–41
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
12h 11m
£32–53
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dundee to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
6h 8m
£75–295
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
6h 44m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
7h 20m
£84–215
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
7h 26m
£75–166
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane GLA - LDY
6h 44m
£119–289
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane EDI - LDY
5h 58m

Dundee to Portrush by bus, busferry, and train

21Weekly Services

12h 11mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 243.3 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Dundee to Portrush. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Antrim Buscentre, walk to Antrim, take the train to Coleraine, then take the train to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seagate Bus Station to Metropole via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 12h 11m.

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