What is the cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to Portrush?

The cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to Portrush is to train and fly which costs £65 - £160 and takes 7h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to Portrush?

The fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 11m and costs £70 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Saint Andrews and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Saint Andrews station to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Overgate, Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

How far is it from Saint Andrews to Portrush?

The distance between Saint Andrews and Portrush is 245 miles.

How do I travel from Saint Andrews to Portrush without a car?

The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Portrush without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 12h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Saint Andrews to Portrush?

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Saint Andrews to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saint Andrews to Portrush bus from?

Saint Andrews to Portrush bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Where does the Saint Andrews to Portrush bus arrive?

Saint Andrews to Portrush bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 760+ hotels available in Portrush.

Saint Andrews to Portrush - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Saint Andrews to Portrush by train, plane, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
7h 9m
£69–154
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24
2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
12h 47m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Saint Andrews to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
6h 11m
£74–293
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
7h 13m
£79–178
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
7h 52m
£96–238
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
7h 52m
£85–194
Line 99 bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus
2. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane GLA - LDY
7h 29m
£122–278
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
13h 25m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Map of how to get from Saint Andrews to Portrush.

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Distance: 243.2 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland and Portrush, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Saint Andrews to Portrush. However, you can take the bus to Railway Station, walk to Cupar, take the train to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 bus from Bus Station to Dunluce Avenue via Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay, Bus Station, North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 12h 47m.

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