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 £23 - £35 and takes 2h 9m.

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 9m and costs £23 - £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 and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Monaghan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Carrickmacross to Portrush?

The distance between Carrickmacross and Portrush is 139 miles. The road distance is 94.2 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 train which takes 4h 22m and costs £26 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m 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 Bus Éireann, depart from Carrickmacross station.

Train or bus from Carrickmacross to Portrush?

The best way to get from Carrickmacross to Portrush is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £26 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Carrickmacross to Portrush bus arrive?

Carrickmacross to Portrush bus services, operated by 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 9m to drive from Carrickmacross to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 691+ 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 train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Coleraine1 Gc->Ly / ...
4h 22m
£26–39
Drive 93.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carrickmacross to Portrush93.7 mi
2h 9m
£24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carrickmacross to Monaghan Bus Station182
2. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dunluce Avenue278
4h 27m
Bus via Omagh
1. Take the bus from Carrickmacross South Bypass to Omagh Bus Station32
2. Take the bus from Omagh Depot to Dunluce Avenue231
4h 47m

Carrickmacross to Portrush by bus and train

81Weekly Services

4h 22mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 138.2 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carrickmacross to Dunluce Avenue via Monaghan Bus Station in around 4h 27m.

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