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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Portrush is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £16 - £19 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 16m and costs £50 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Ayr, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

How far is it from Irvine to Portrush?

The distance between Irvine and Portrush is 185 miles.

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

The best way to get from Irvine to Portrush without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 10h 40m and costs £16 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Irvine to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Portrush bus from?

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

Where does the Irvine to Portrush bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 682+ hotels available in Portrush.

Irvine 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 Irvine to Portrush by busferry, bus, train, car, or car ferry

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Bus and ferry, bus
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1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
10h 40m
£17–18
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
11h 5m
£47–79
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Irvine to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
4h 16m
£51–260

Irvine to Portrush by bus, busferry, and foot

21Weekly Services

10h 40mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.3 mi
Duration: 10h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Portrush. However, you can take the line 585 bus to Ayr Bus Station, walk to Ayr, 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 train from Irvine to Portrush via Ayr, Stranraer, Port Rodie, Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, and Coleraine in around 11h 5m.

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