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

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Portrush is to train which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 56m.

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 1m 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 Terminal 1 Zone 2, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Carlow to Portrush?

The distance between Carlow and Portrush is 241 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 56m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m 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 56m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 48m.

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 1m to drive from Carlow to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 688+ 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 Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
6h 56m
£33–49
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 4
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
7h 27m
Drive 188.6 mi
1. Drive from Carlow to Portrushcar 188.6 mi
4h 1m
£46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 736
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
7h 48m

Carlow to Portrush by train, tram, and bus

65Weekly Services

6h 56mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carlow to Portrush.

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Distance: 239.4 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Dunluce Avenue via Dublin Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Bridge Street, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 7h 48m.

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