What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Portstewart Strand?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Portstewart Strand is to train which costs £12 - £17 and takes 1h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Portstewart Strand?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Portstewart Strand is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct train between Belfast and Portstewart Strand?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lanyon Place and arriving at Castlerock. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Belfast to Portstewart Strand?

The distance between Belfast and Portstewart Strand is 66 miles. The road distance is 59.7 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Portstewart Strand without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Portstewart Strand without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £12 - £17.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Portstewart Strand?

The train from Lanyon Place to Castlerock takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Portstewart Strand train from?

Belfast to Portstewart Strand train services, operated by Translink, depart from Lanyon Place station.

Train or bus from Belfast to Portstewart Strand?

The best way to get from Belfast to Portstewart Strand is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £12 - £17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 21m.

Where does the Belfast to Portstewart Strand train arrive?

Belfast to Portstewart Strand train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Castlerock station.

Can I drive from Belfast to Portstewart Strand?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Portstewart Strand is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Belfast to Portstewart Strand.

Where can I stay near Portstewart Strand?

There are 704+ hotels available in Portstewart Strand.

Belfast to Portstewart Strand - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Belfast to Portstewart Strand by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Castlerock1 Gc->Ly / ...
1h 30m
£12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre218 / ...
2h 21m
Drive 59.3 mi
1. Drive from Belfast to Portstewart Strand59.3 mi
1h 8m
£15–22

Belfast to Portstewart Strand by train

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1h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 65.4 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Portstewart Strand, Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a train from Lanyon Place to Castlerock hourly. Tickets cost £12–17 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre hourly, and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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