The average train between Castlerea and Portrush takes 9h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Castlerea to Portrush. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Castlerea and Portrush. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlerea is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Portrush at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 9h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




7h 43m • 4 changes




7h 39m • 4 changes




7h 9m • 4 changes




6h 46m • 4 changes




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7h 43m • 4 changes




7h 39m • 4 changes




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6h 46m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Castlerea to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Castlerea station and arriving at Portrush station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
Castlerea to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlerea station.
Castlerea to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Coleraine station.
The distance between Castlerea and Portrush is 199.1 km. The road distance is 476 km.
You can take a train from Castlerea to Portrush via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, and Coleraine in around 8h 26m.