The average bus between Downpatrick and Portrush takes 3h 36m and the fastest bus takes 3h 20m. There is a bus service every few hours from Downpatrick 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 hourly between Downpatrick and Portrush. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downpatrick is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Portrush at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Bedford Street and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Downpatrick 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 Downpatrick to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Downpatrick station and arriving at Portrush station via Belfast Bedford Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Downpatrick to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Church Street station.
Downpatrick to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Coleraine Buscentre station.
The distance between Downpatrick and Portrush is 114.7 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a bus from Church Street to Dunluce Avenue via Belfast Bedford Street, Bridge Street, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 4h 28m.