Arriving at The Open

Parking

Your dedicated parking will be located in the Blue B Park & Ride Car Park by the Pitts.

Please note that your Ticket Plus digital ticket is also your parking pass. Parking is limited to one vehicle per 4 guests. If you require additional parking, Park & Ride parking can be purchased via our website or by contacting the Experiences Team. 

Park & Ride Hours

The bus service will run continuously from the Blue B Park & Ride Car Park. 

Please find hours of operation below:

Gate Opening Times and Park & Ride Service Times

Upon Arrival

Please have your digital pass ready for scanning upon entry to the Park & Ride. Vehicles cannot be left overnight in the car park. A free-of-charge drop-off and pick-up area is provided at each Park & Ride car park for those who wish to drop off and collect friends and family. There is no charge for the use of the dedicated bus service to and from the course. 

Course & Ticket Plus Access

The bus service will drop you off at the drop of area closest to Gate 2, which is the gate nearest Ticket Plus. The shuttle ride is approximately 10 minutes. The walk to Gate 2 from this drop off is estimated 600m. Please note that the route includes two stepped footbridges. 

All digital tickets will be scanned at the gate. Once inside the venue, look out for the yellow finger posts to find your Ticket Plus entrance, where you will be asked to scan your digital ticket a second time. Following scanning, you will be directed to the reception for check-in to collect a wristband that will provide you with access to Ticket Plus throughout the day. Your wristband will also contain your £25 voucher. 

Taxi & Private Hire Drop Off/Pick Up

A dedicated taxi drop off and pick up area for taxi and private hire cars is located adjacent to the Park & Ride Drop Off on Ballywillan Road. All taxis and private hire cars will have access to this area. 

Train

Portrush Train Station is located approximately 1km from the main spectator entrance to The 153^rd Open. Please note that there will not be a shuttle service in operation from Portrush Train Station to the venue but an accessible shuttle for Blue Badge holders or international equivalent will be available from the station.

Rail timetables for the Championship week and ticket booking information are now available via the Translink website here.

Minibus & Coach Drop Off/Pick Up

Minibus and Coach Drop Off and Pick Up is available in the Blue A Coach Pick Up/Drop off Area. No pass is required for drop off.

As this is a drop-off and pick up zone only, once guests have been dropped off, drivers will not be able to park in this area. If parking is required, a pass can be purchased in advance for our dedicated Coach Park.

Minibus & Coach Parking

If you intend to park your coach or minibus for the day, parking will be available in the Blue C Coach Park. A digital parking pass will be required. From the Blue C Coach Park, the walk to Gate 2 is an approximate walking distance of 700m.

Passes can be purchased in advance via the Experiences Team. Please see the pricing guidelines below:

- Minibus: £35

- Coach: £60

Please see the size guidelines below to determine your vehicle category:

- Minibus: Vehicles with 10-21 seats, 5-7.99 meters in length

- Coach: Vehicles with 22 seats and above, exceeding 8 meters in length

Helicopter

Helipad will be operating the official heliport for The 153rd Open. The landing site is located 1.5 miles from the course, with dedicated transport available to and from the course throughout the Championship.

Please contact Helipad for further details on booking flights and landings.

Tel: +44 (0) 1202 835 385

Email: info@helipad.co.uk

Accessibility Parking

Ticket Plus guests with approved Accessibility Parking will be provided dedicated accessibility parking in the following zones:

- Blue A Car Park – Our Dedicated Accessibility Parking area, suitable for all Ticket Plus guests. An accessibility shuttle will be available from here to Gate 7. 

- Blue C Car Park – Suitable for Minibus & Coach arrivals. An accessibility stop for the dedicated accessibility shuttle will be available across the street. 

Please ensure your Blue Badge or international equivalent is visible in your vehicle upon arrival at the car park. 

An Accessible Parking Permit such as a Blue Badge or equivalent must be provided in advance as evidence. To apply for accessible parking at The Open, please email Experiences@TheOpen.com.

Transportation

Tens of thousands of spectators are expected to attend throughout the week. To minimise road traffic congestion and reduce the Championship’s carbon footprint, The R&A is recommending that spectators consider the use of public transport, which will be significantly enhanced for travel convenience, or car share with others in their group. Those staying in the local area should consider active travel (walking, wheeling or cycling).

To assist with traffic management and reduce congestion in the vicinity of Portrush, temporary traffic regulations and parking restrictions will be introduced. These will be enforced by the Police Service of Northern Ireland in order to minimise disruption to local residents and businesses, assist traffic flow and increase safety and security for all road users.

For more information on transportation, please visit our Getting There page linked below.