The average bus between Portrush and Holywood takes 4h 46m and the fastest bus takes 2h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portrush to Holywood. 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 4 hours between Portrush and Holywood. 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 Holywood at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Coleraine Buscentre and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Portrush to Holywood? 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 Holywood. However, there are services departing from Portrush station and arriving at Holywood station via Laganside Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Portrush to Holywood bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.
Portrush to Holywood bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Laganside Bus Station.
The distance between Portrush and Holywood is 81.8 km. The road distance is 110 km.
Translink operates a bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Laganside Bus Station hourly, and the journey takes 1h 45m.