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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickmacross to Portrush is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickmacross to Portrush is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickmacross and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickmacross to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Carrickmacross N2 and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Monaghan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Carrickmacross to Portrush?

The distance between Carrickmacross and Portrush is 114 miles. The road distance is 94.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickmacross to Portrush without a car is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Carrickmacross to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrickmacross to Portrush bus from?

Carrickmacross to Portrush bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Carrickmacross N2 station.

Train or bus from Carrickmacross to Portrush?

The best way to get from Carrickmacross to Portrush is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Carrickmacross to Portrush bus arrive?

Carrickmacross to Portrush bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Monaghan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Carrickmacross to Portrush?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickmacross to Portrush is 94 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Carrickmacross to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 344+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Carrickmacross to Portrush by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Carrickmacross N2 to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 32
2. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dunluce Avenuebus 278
4h 24m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain Rail
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain Rail
4h 52m
£22–34
Drive 93.8 mi
1. Drive from Carrickmacross to Portrushcar 93.8 mi
2h 4m
£23–33
Bus via Carrickmacross
1. Take the bus from Carrickmacross to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 182
2. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dunluce Avenuebus 278
4h 27m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carrickmacross to Portrush.

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Distance: 113.8 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Carrickmacross N2 to Dunluce Avenue via Monaghan Bus Station in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carrickmacross to Dunluce Avenue via Dundalk Clarke Station, Dundalk, Belfast Great Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 4h 52m.

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