How far is it from Belfast to Portrush?

The distance between Belfast and Portrush is 96 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Belfast to Portrush?

The drive from Belfast to Portrush takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Belfast to Portrush?

The fastest route from Belfast to Portrush covers 96 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Portrush from Belfast?

Portrush lies roughly to the north-west of Belfast.

Which roads does the route from Belfast to Portrush follow?

The drive from Belfast to Portrush mainly follows M2, A26.

Which towns do you pass between Belfast and Portrush?

Towns on the route from Belfast to Portrush include Newtownabbey, Antrim, Ballymena, Kilrea, Bushmills.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Belfast and Portrush?

Along the route from Belfast to Portrush you can fill up at Go 24 Express (24/7), Tannaghmore Filling Station, Solo. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Belfast and Portrush?

Along the route from Belfast to Portrush you can stop for the night or service your van at Tullans Farm Caravan Park.

Where can I stop to rest between Belfast and Portrush?

On the route from Belfast to Portrush you can take a break at Arthur Lane Public Conveniences, Frosses Trees rest area.

Belfast Portrush

Distance: 96 kmDrive time: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Belfast to Portrush takes about 1 h 15 min via A26. The distance is 96 km. The straight-line distance is 82 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Belfast GB, Chapeltown, Antrim and Newtownabbey, Whitesides Corner, Ballydivity, Ballybogy. Driving directions

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Driving directions38 · 96 km

1 Depart onto Great Victoria Street 73 m
2 Continue U-turn onto Great Victoria Street 229 m
3 Keep slightly left onto College Square East 132 m
4 Continue straight onto College Avenue 127 m
5 Turn slightly left 71 m
6 Turn left onto Divis Street 140 m
7 Take ramp slightly right 333 m
8 Merge slightly right onto Westlink 2 km
9 Keep slightly left onto Westlink 123 m
10 Take exit straight 67 m
11 Continue straight 5 km
12 Keep slightly left 25 km
13 Take exit slightly left 402 m

14 Enter roundabout slightly left 353 m
15 Exit roundabout straight 4 km
16 Keep slightly left 2 km
17 Keep slightly left 7 km
18 Enter rotary straight onto Ballymena Bypass 209 m
19 Exit rotary straight onto Ballymena Bypass 16 km
20 Continue straight onto Frosses Road 8 km
21 Enter rotary slightly left onto Frosses Road 27 m
22 Exit rotary slightly left onto Frosses Road 11 km
23 Enter rotary slightly left onto Frosses Road 52 m
24 Exit rotary slightly left onto Frosses Road 3 km
25 Enter rotary left onto Frosses Road 51 m
26 Exit rotary slightly left onto Frosses Road 608 m
27 Turn right onto Seacon Road 4 km
28 Continue straight onto Newmills Road 3 km
29 Turn right onto Ballyvelton Road 3 km
30 Turn left onto Ballyrashane Road 37 m
31 Turn right onto Creamery Road 3 km
32 At end of road, turn right onto Cloyfin Road 36 m
33 Turn left onto Ballylagan Road 3 km
34 Turn right onto Gateside Road 2 km
35 Continue straight onto Ballywillan Road 2 km
36 At end of road, turn right onto Crocknamack Road 69 m
37 At roundabout, take exit left onto Causeway Street 619 m
38 Arrive onto Causeway Street

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The return trip from Portrush to Belfast covers roughly the same distance, 96 km.

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Portrush → Magherafelt58 km · 55 min Portrush → Portstewart6 km · 10 min Portrush → Ballymena48 km · 45 min Portrush → Moira99 km · 1 h 20 min Portrush → Antrim68 km · 55 min Portrush → Ahoghill51 km · 50 min

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How far is it from Belfast to Portrush?: The distance between Belfast and Portrush is 96 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Belfast to Portrush?: The drive from Belfast to Portrush takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Belfast to Portrush?: The fastest route from Belfast to Portrush covers 96 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Portrush from Belfast?: Portrush lies roughly to the north-west of Belfast.
Which roads does the route from Belfast to Portrush follow?: The drive from Belfast to Portrush mainly follows M2, A26.
Which towns do you pass between Belfast and Portrush?: Towns on the route from Belfast to Portrush include Newtownabbey, Antrim, Ballymena, Kilrea, Bushmills.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Belfast and Portrush?: Along the route from Belfast to Portrush you can fill up at Go 24 Express (24/7), Tannaghmore Filling Station, Solo. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Belfast and Portrush?: Along the route from Belfast to Portrush you can stop for the night or service your van at Tullans Farm Caravan Park.
Where can I stop to rest between Belfast and Portrush?: On the route from Belfast to Portrush you can take a break at Arthur Lane Public Conveniences, Frosses Trees rest area.

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