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

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There are 9 ways to get from Southampton to Portrush by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Southampton Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane SOU - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain train
    5h 58m
    £61–222

  2. Train, bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain train Re
    19h 41m

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southampton to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar car
    10h 31m
    £143–392

  4. Fly Southampton Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane SOU - BFS
    2. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain train
    5h 38m
    £81–183

  5. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane LHR - LDY
    7h 6m
    £128–358

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain train
    7h 41m
    £85–215

  7. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LHR - BHD
    4. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain train
    7h 27m
    £112–428

  8. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LGW - BFS
    3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain train
    7h 25m
    £101–289

  9. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain train Re
    21h 37m

Southampton Airport (SOU) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 389.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Southampton to Portrush. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) 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 Southampton Central to Dunluce Avenue via Birmingham New Street, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 19h 41m.

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