What is the cheapest way to get from Castle Douglas to Portrush?

The cheapest way to get from Castle Douglas to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which costs £50 - £260 and takes 4h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castle Douglas to Portrush?

The fastest way to get from Castle Douglas to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 9m and costs £50 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Douglas and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Douglas to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Royal Bank and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Port Rodie, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

How far is it from Castle Douglas to Portrush?

The distance between Castle Douglas and Portrush is 180 miles.

How do I travel from Castle Douglas to Portrush without a car?

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Portrush without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 10h 38m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Castle Douglas to Portrush?

It takes approximately 10h 38m to get from Castle Douglas to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castle Douglas to Portrush bus from?

Castle Douglas to Portrush bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Royal Bank station.

Where does the Castle Douglas to Portrush bus arrive?

Castle Douglas to Portrush bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Port Rodie station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 682+ hotels available in Portrush.

Castle Douglas to Portrush - 2 ways to travel via bus, bus and ferry, and car

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There are 2 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Portrush by bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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Bus, bus and ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Royal Bank to Port Rodiebus 500
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
10h 38m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
4h 9m
£51–259

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Distance: 179.1 mi
Duration: 10h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Castle Douglas to Portrush. However, you can take the bus to Port Rodie, take the line 923 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Bridge Street, take the bus to Coleraine Buscentre, then take the bus to Dunluce Avenue. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Castle Douglas to Portrush via Cairnryan and Larne in around 4h 9m.

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