What is the cheapest way to get from Balbriggan to Portrush?

The cheapest way to get from Balbriggan to Portrush is to train which costs £26 - £45 and takes 4h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balbriggan to Portrush?

The fastest way to get from Balbriggan to Portrush is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Balbriggan and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Balbriggan to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan Comm Cen and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Terminal 2 Zone 20, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Balbriggan to Portrush?

The distance between Balbriggan and Portrush is 161 miles. The road distance is 128.1 miles.

How do I travel from Balbriggan to Portrush without a car?

The best way to get from Balbriggan to Portrush without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £26 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Balbriggan to Portrush?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Balbriggan to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balbriggan to Portrush bus from?

Balbriggan to Portrush bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Terminal 2 Zone 20 station.

Train or bus from Balbriggan to Portrush?

The best way to get from Balbriggan to Portrush is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £26 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Balbriggan to Portrush bus arrive?

Balbriggan to Portrush bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Can I drive from Balbriggan to Portrush?

Yes, the driving distance between Balbriggan to Portrush is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Balbriggan to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 756+ hotels available in Portrush.

Balbriggan to Portrush - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Balbriggan to Portrush by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
4h 56m
£26–40
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Stationbus 785
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
6h 39m
£40–151
Drive 127.3 mi
1. Drive from Balbriggan to Portrushcar 127.3 mi
2h 42m
£32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
7h 3m

Balbriggan to Portrush by train and bus

124Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Balbriggan to Portrush.

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Distance: 160.4 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Balbriggan, Ireland and Portrush, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Balbriggan to Dunluce Avenue via Drogheda, Belfast Great Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dunluce Avenue via Terminal 2 Zone 19, Terminal 2 Zone 20, Europa Bus Centre, Bridge Street, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 7h 3m.

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