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Portrush to Balbriggan buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Portrush and Balbriggan takes 6h 57m and the fastest bus takes 5h. The bus service runs several times per day from Portrush to Balbriggan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 57m
Duration
281 km
Distance
€50
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Ulster University Belfastbus bus 218
  2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
6h 43m
€29–159

Portrush to Balbriggan bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Portrush and Balbriggan. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portrush is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Balbriggan at 10:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Coleraine Buscentre and take an average of 6h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkDublin ExpressBus Éireann15h 5m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann5h 11m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkDublin ExpressBus Éireann5h • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkDublin ExpressBus Éireann5h 7m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann6h 12m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkDublin ExpressBus Éireann5h 27m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann5h 48m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkDublin ExpressBus Éireann5h 16m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann6h 16m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann6h 11m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann6h 7m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkDublin ExpressBus Éireann7h 26m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkDublin ExpressBus Éireann15h 3m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann5h 17m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkDublin ExpressBus Éireann5h 16m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkDublin ExpressBus Éireann5h 15m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann6h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann5h 11m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkDublin ExpressBus Éireann5h • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann5h 55m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann6h 12m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann5h 11m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkDublin ExpressBus Éireann5h • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann5h 55m • 4 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann6h 12m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portrush to Balbriggan? 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.

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  • Distance: 280.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Portrush, Northern Ireland and Balbriggan, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Balbriggan via Coleraine Buscentre, Ulster University Belfast, Donegall Square East, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 13 in around 6h 43m.

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