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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portrush is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £17 - £20 and takes 12h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 33m and costs £65 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Portrush?

The distance between Edinburgh and Portrush is 201 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portrush without a car is to train and Bus and bus and ferry which takes 11h 21m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Edinburgh to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Portrush bus from?

Edinburgh to Portrush bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Portrush bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Portrush bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 671+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh 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 51m
£46–114
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
12h 24m
£17–20
Train, Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
11h 21m
£32–62
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
5h 33m
£67–282
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
£58–138
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
6h 31m
£60–192
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
6h 37m
£51–143
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane GLA - LDY
3. Take the train from Coleraine to Portrushtrain
5h 55m
£95–266

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

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Distance: 200.2 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Portrush. However, you can 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Portrush via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, and Coleraine in around 11h 21m.

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