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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Portrush is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £16 - £19 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 8m and costs £45 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Gardiner Street and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Ayr, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Portrush?

The distance between Prestwick and Portrush is 183 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prestwick to Portrush without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 10h 1m and costs £45 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Prestwick to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Portrush bus from?

Prestwick to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Prestwick to Portrush bus arrive?

Prestwick to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 671+ hotels available in Portrush.

Prestwick to Portrush - 3 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Prestwick to Portrush by train, busferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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Train, bus and ferry
best
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Stranraertrain
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
10h 1m
£47–72
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
10h 21m
£17–18
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Prestwick to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
4h 8m
£49–257

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

6Weekly Services

10h 1mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 182.2 mi
Duration: 10h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Prestwick to Portrush. However, you can take the train to Stranraer, walk to Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, take the line 360 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Belfast Great Central, take the train to Coleraine, then take the train to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gardiner Street to Dunluce Avenue via Ayr Bus Station, Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Bridge Street, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 10h 21m.

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