The average bus between Newtownards and Portrush takes 3h 18m and the fastest bus takes 2h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newtownards 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 2 hours between Newtownards and Portrush. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newtownards is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Portrush at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Laganside Bus Station and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newtownards 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 Newtownards to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Newtownards station and arriving at Portrush station via Laganside Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Newtownards to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Gibson's Lane station.
Newtownards to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Coleraine Buscentre station.
The distance between Newtownards and Portrush is 91.9 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a bus from Gibson's Lane to Dunluce Avenue via Laganside Bus Station and Coleraine Buscentre in around 4h 4m.