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

The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Edinburgh is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £23 - £35 and takes 11h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portrush to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs £55 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between Portrush and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Princes Street via Coleraine Buscentre, Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

How far is it from Portrush to Edinburgh?

The distance between Portrush and Edinburgh is 212 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portrush to Edinburgh without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 10h 49m and costs £25 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Portrush to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portrush to Edinburgh bus from?

Portrush to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.

Where does the Portrush to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Portrush to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2813+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

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Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
5h 15m
£59–138
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 218
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
11h 19m
£23–32
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 49m
£25–54
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portrush to Larnecar
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
5h 31m
£68–283
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
5h 16m
£48–114
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 6m
£49–146
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 11m
£58–195
Train to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portrush to Colerainetrain
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LDY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 22m
£93–269
Train to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Portrush to Colerainetrain
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LDY - EDI
4h 27m
£60–362

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

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Distance: 210.6 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Portrush to Edinburgh. However, you can take the train to Coleraine, take the train to Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Edinburgh Waverley via Coleraine Buscentre, Coleraine, Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 49m.

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