The average bus between Howth and Portrush takes 6h 52m and the fastest bus takes 6h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Howth 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 every 4 hours between Howth and Portrush. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Howth is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Portrush at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Talbot St West and take an average of 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 26m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Howth 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 Howth to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Howth station and arriving at Portrush station via Belfast Glengall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
Howth to Portrush bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.
Howth to Portrush bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Coleraine Buscentre station.
The distance between Howth and Portrush is 206 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a bus from Main Street Howth to Dunluce Avenue via Talbot St West, The Gresham Hotel, Belfast Glengall, Bridge Street, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 7h 40m.