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

The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Portrush is to train which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Portrush is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Drogheda and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Drogheda to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Drogheda Hospital and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Monaghan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Drogheda and Portrush?

No, there is no direct train from Drogheda to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Drogheda and arriving at Portrush via Great Victoria Street and Coleraine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Drogheda to Portrush?

The distance between Drogheda and Portrush is 148 miles. The road distance is 116 miles.

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

The best way to get from Drogheda to Portrush without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £21 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Drogheda to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Drogheda to Portrush bus from?

Drogheda to Portrush bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Drogheda Hospital station.

Where do I catch the Drogheda to Portrush train from?

Drogheda to Portrush train services, operated by Translink, depart from Drogheda station.

Train or bus from Drogheda to Portrush?

The best way to get from Drogheda to Portrush is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Drogheda to Portrush bus arrive?

Drogheda to Portrush bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Monaghan Bus Station.

Where does the Drogheda to Portrush train arrive?

Drogheda to Portrush train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Great Victoria Street station.

Can I drive from Drogheda to Portrush?

Yes, the driving distance between Drogheda to Portrush is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Drogheda to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 692+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine0
4h 13m
£21–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Hospital to Monaghan Bus Station182
2. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dunluce Avenue278
5h 17m
Drive 115.4 mi
1. Drive from Drogheda to Portrush115.4 mi
2h 30m
£29–42
Train via Portrush
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Great Victoria Street1 Dn->Gc
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Coleraine1 Gc->Ly / ...
4h 31m
£30–44

Drogheda to Portrush by train and bus

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Distance: 146.9 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Drogheda to Dunluce Avenue via Belfast Grand Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drogheda Hospital to Dunluce Avenue via Monaghan Bus Station in around 5h 17m.

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