The average bus between Portrush and Dundalk takes 6h 59m and the fastest bus takes 3h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portrush to Dundalk. 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 3 times a day between Portrush and Dundalk. 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 Dundalk at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Coleraine Buscentre and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Portrush to Dundalk? 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 Portrush to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Portrush station and arriving at Dundalk station via Ulster University Belfast. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
Portrush to Dundalk bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.
Portrush to Dundalk bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Portrush and Dundalk is 135 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Dundalk via Coleraine Buscentre, Ulster University Belfast, Donegall Square East, and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 33m.