There are 3 ways to get from Donegal 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, train
best- Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot64
- Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Coleraine2_Ly->Gc / ...
3h 23m£16–30Drive 77.7 mi
- Drive from Donegal to Portrush77.7 mi
1h 47m£19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot64
- Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentre234 / ...
4h 13m
Donegal to Portrush by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Portrush is to drive which costs £18 - £28 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Donegal to Portrush is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £18 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Derry Londonderry Bus Station and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Donegal and Portrush is 90 miles. The road distance is 78.2 miles.
The best way to get from Donegal to Portrush without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 23m and costs £16 - £30.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Donegal to Portrush, including transfers.
Donegal to Portrush bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.
Donegal to Portrush bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ulsterbus Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donegal to Portrush is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Donegal to Portrush.
There are 689+ hotels available in Portrush.
What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Portrush, Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from Donegal to Dunluce Avenue via Derry Londonderry Bus Station and Coleraine Buscentre in around 4h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Derry-Londonderry to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide




