The average bus between Portrush and Malin Head takes 6h 36m and the fastest bus takes 3h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portrush to Malin Head. 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 5 times a day between Portrush and Malin Head. 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 Malin Head at 11:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Coleraine Buscentre and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Portrush to Malin Head? 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 Malin Head. However, there are services departing from Portrush station and arriving at Malin Head station via Foyle Street Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Portrush to Malin Head bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.
Portrush to Malin Head bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Malin Head station.
The distance between Portrush and Malin Head is 49.6 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Malin Head via Coleraine Buscentre, Foyle Street Bus Station, Derry Patrick Street, Carndonagh, and Malin Head in around 6h 13m.