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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Portrush is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £21 - £35 and takes 12h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 45m and costs £70 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.

How far is it from Perth to Portrush?

The distance between Perth and Portrush is 234 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Portrush without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 36m and costs £40 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Perth to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Portrush bus from?

Perth to Portrush bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Canal Street station.

Where does the Perth to Portrush bus arrive?

Perth to Portrush bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 671+ hotels available in Portrush.

Perth to Portrush - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Perth 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 Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
6h 14m
£44–114
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
12h 51m
£22–33
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
11h 36m
£43–64
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Perth to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
5h 45m
£71–288
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
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 19m
£55–138
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth 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 53m
£76–202
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth 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 59m
£67–153
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth 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
6h 17m
£111–276

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

21Weekly Services

11h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 232.8 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Perth to Portrush. However, you can take the bus 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 Perth to Dunluce Avenue via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 11h 36m.

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