The average bus between Kilkeel and Portrush takes 5h 53m and the fastest bus takes 4h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilkeel 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 3 hours between Kilkeel and Portrush. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilkeel is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Portrush at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle Bus Station and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Kilkeel 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 Kilkeel to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Kilkeel station and arriving at Portrush station via Belfast Bedford Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Kilkeel to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Newcastle Bus Station.
Kilkeel to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Coleraine Buscentre station.
The distance between Kilkeel and Portrush is 133.8 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a bus from Kilkeel Newcastle Street to Dunluce Avenue via Newcastle Bus Station, Belfast Bedford Street, Bridge Street, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 6h 2m.