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

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Portrush is to bus and train which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlow to Portrush is to drive which takes 4h and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Carlow and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlow station to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Station and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Dublin Airport T1 and Moy Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Carlow to Portrush?

The distance between Carlow and Portrush is 237 miles. The road distance is 189.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlow to Portrush without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £35 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Carlow to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Portrush bus from?

Carlow to Portrush bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Station.

Train or bus from Carlow to Portrush?

The best way to get from Carlow to Portrush is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Carlow to Portrush bus arrive?

Carlow to Portrush bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 16 station.

Can I drive from Carlow to Portrush?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Portrush is 190 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Carlow to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 689+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin HeustonRe
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Coleraine0
6h 27m
£37–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Dublin Airport Zone 16736
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Moy SquareX4
3. Take the bus from Moy Square to Dunluce Avenue278
7h 20m
Drive 188.6 mi
1. Drive from Carlow to Portrush188.6 mi
4h
£46–67
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Custom House Quay4
2. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Coleraine0
7h 24m
£38–54

Carlow to Portrush by train, tram, and bus

79Weekly Services

6h 27mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carlow to Portrush.

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Distance: 235.8 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Carlow to Dunluce Avenue via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Dunluce Avenue via Dublin Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport T1, and Moy Square in around 7h 20m.

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