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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Portrush is to fly and bus and train which costs £50 - £150 and takes 7h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Portrush is to fly and train which takes 5h 19m and costs £40 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 34m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Portrush?

The distance between Liverpool and Portrush is 226 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Portrush without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 10h 26m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Liverpool to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Portrush bus from?

Liverpool to Portrush bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Liverpool to Portrush bus arrive?

Liverpool to Portrush bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 762+ hotels available in Portrush.

Liverpool to Portrush - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Liverpool to Portrush by plane, train, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Liverpool to Belfast International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
5h 32m
£50–127
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane MAN - LDY
5h 51m
£33–334
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the train from York Street to Colerainetrain Re / ...
10h 26m
£57–118
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
17h 34m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
7h 4m
£92–319
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
6h 13m
£53–154
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
6h 14m
£43–140
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
5h 31m
£56–141
Fly Liverpool to City Of Derry Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane LPL - LDY
2. Take the train from Coleraine to Portrushtrain
5h 19m
£42–291
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain
7h 44m
£51–141
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
11h 30m

Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Portrush.

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Distance: 224.6 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Portrush, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Portrush. However, you can take the line 500 bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) 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 car ferry from Liverpool to Dunluce Avenue via Port Of Belfast, York Street, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 10h 26m.

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