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How to get fromMachrihanish to Portrushby plane, train, car, busferry, car ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Machrihanish to Portrush by plane, train, car, busferry, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Campbeltown (CAL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane CAL - BFS
    2. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain train
    6h 19m
    £68–140

  2. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminus to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain train Re
    15h 20m
    £46–78

  3. Drive, bus and ferry, train

    1. Drive from Machrihanish to Elder Avenuecar car
    2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain train Re
    11h 19m
    £74–107

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Machrihanish to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar car
    7h 26m
    £90–315

Machrihanish to Portrush by bus, busferry, and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration15h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 115.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Machrihanish to Portrush. However, you can take the taxi to Campbeltown (CAL) 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 vehicle from Machrihanish to Portrush via Elder Avenue, Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, and Coleraine in around 11h 19m.

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