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

The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Portrush is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £20 - £24 and takes 12h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 24m and costs £65 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Dunfermline and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunfermline station to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

How far is it from Dunfermline to Portrush?

The distance between Dunfermline and Portrush is 208 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Portrush without a car is to train and Bus and bus and ferry which takes 12h 5m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Dunfermline to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Portrush bus from?

Dunfermline to Portrush bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Dunfermline to Portrush bus arrive?

Dunfermline to Portrush bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 671+ hotels available in Portrush.

Dunfermline to Portrush - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and Bus

There are 8 ways to get from Dunfermline to Portrush by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
5h 52m
£51–121
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
12h 13m
£21–24
Train, Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
12h 5m
£37–72
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dunfermline to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
5h 24m
£66–281
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
5h 56m
£62–145
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
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
6h 46m
£61–179
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
6h 51m
£52–130
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane GLA - LDY
3. Take the train from Coleraine to Portrushtrain
6h 10m
£96–253

Dunfermline to Portrush by train, foot, bus, and busferry

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12h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 206.4 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunfermline to Portrush. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, 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 train from Dunfermline Town to Portrush via Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, and Coleraine in around 12h 5m.

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