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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Portrush is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £60 - £100 and takes 19h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Portrush is to fly and train which takes 6h 8m and costs £85 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 37m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Portrush?

The distance between Nottingham and Portrush is 309 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Portrush without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 19h 37m and costs £60 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Nottingham to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Portrush bus from?

Nottingham to Portrush bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Nottingham to Portrush bus arrive?

Nottingham to Portrush bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 680+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Nottingham 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 East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EMA - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
6h 18m
£59–174
Fly East Midlands Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EMA - DUB
2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain
9h 15m
£54–168
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from York Street to Colerainetrain Re
14h 35m
£105–198
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
19h 37m
£63–96
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nottingham to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
8h 13m
£108–341
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
7h
£69–173
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
7h 10m
£81–202
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
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
7h 38m
£89–197
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
7h 39m
£80–173
Fly East Midlands Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EMA - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
6h 8m
£89–155
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Meadowhalltrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Glasgowbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
19h 46m
£63–101

Nottingham to Portrush by bus, busferry, and foot

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Distance: 307.3 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Nottingham to Portrush. However, you can take the bus to Building 100, walk to East Midlands Airport (EMA) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Belfast Lanyon Place, take the train to Coleraine, then take the train to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nottingham to Dunluce Avenue via Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, York Street, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 14h 35m.

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