Below you'll find all information relating to parking, travel and public transport options relating to The 153rd Open Championship.
By Foot
If you are staying in Portrush, walking is the easiest way to access the event. The main public entrance will likely be located on Dunluce Road, close to the main entrance to Royal Portrush Golf Club, and there will be signage and volunteers on hand to assist.
By Bike
If cycling to the event there will be provision to lock your bike close to the main entrance.
By Car
If using sat nav, only follow this until you see the event signage. Then follow the designated routes.
If you are an international visitor please note the rules for driving in Northern Ireland.
Park & Ride / Park & Share
Full details yet to be announced with plans for multiple Park and Ride locations from Coleraine, Coleraine University and Portstewart directions.
Event Parking
Cark parking details for the event are yet to be announced. Spectators without a valid car park pass will be directed to use the park and ride and park and walk sites detailed below.
NI Railways
Portrush is accessible via train from Belfast direction, including stops at Whitebbey, Mossley West, Antrim, Ballymena, Cullybackey, Ballymoney and Coleraine. It is also accessible via trains from the Derry-Londonderry direction calling at Bellarena and Castlerock. There will be increased capacity on trains, details TBC.
Plan a journey, download a timetable at www.translink.co.uk or download the app Translink NI from Google Play or the App Store.
By Bus
There are regular bus services from Coleraine, Portstewart, Ballycastle and Bushmills, routes 140 and 402, running at increased frequency during the event.
Coach
Details yet to be announced.
Park & Walk
Details yet to be announced.
The Open returns to Royal Portrush in County Antrim in July 2025 for The 153rd Open. When it was last here in 2019, crowd favourite Shane Lowry emerged triumphant and we can't wait to see who comes out on top this year.
