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

The cheapest way to get from Troon to Portrush is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £16 - £18 and takes 10h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Troon to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 12m and costs £50 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Troon and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Troon to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Academy Street and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Ayr, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

How far is it from Troon to Portrush?

The distance between Troon and Portrush is 168 miles.

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

The best way to get from Troon to Portrush without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 9h 25m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Troon to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Troon to Portrush bus from?

Troon to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Troon to Portrush bus arrive?

Troon to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 681+ hotels available in Portrush.

Troon to Portrush - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, bus and ferry, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Troon to Portrush by train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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Train, bus, bus and ferry
best
1. Take the train from Troon to Girvantrain
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Ferry Terminalbus 358 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
9h 25m
£39–58
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
10h 44m
£16–17
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Troon to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
4h 12m
£50–258

Troon to Portrush by train, bus, and busferry

4Weekly Services

9h 25mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 167.5 mi
Duration: 9h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Troon to Portrush. However, you can take the train to Girvan, walk to Rail Station, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Coleraine, then take the train to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Troon to Portrush via Cairnryan and Larne in around 4h 12m.

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