The average bus between Donegal and Portrush takes 5h 33m and the fastest bus takes 3h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Donegal to Portrush. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Donegal and Portrush. The earliest departure is at 8:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Donegal is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Portrush at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Foyle Street Bus Station and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Donegal to Portrush? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Donegal station and arriving at Portrush station via Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Donegal to Portrush bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.
Donegal to Portrush bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Coleraine Buscentre station.
The distance between Donegal and Portrush is 111.5 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a bus from Donegal to Dunluce Avenue via Foyle Street Bus Station and Coleraine Buscentre in around 4h 24m.