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Trip Overview

The average bus between Portrush and Balbriggan takes 6h 55m 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 55m
Duration
281 km
Distance
€50
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 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 Friday, November 13, 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, November 14, 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, November 15, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann6h 11m • 4 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann6h 7m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkDublin ExpressBus Éireann7h 26m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkDublin ExpressBus Éireann15h 5m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 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 Tuesday, November 17, 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, November 18, 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 55m

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 48m.

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