What is the cheapest way to get from Dublin to Coleraine?

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Coleraine is to train which costs £24 - £40 and takes 4h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to Coleraine?

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Coleraine is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Coleraine?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Coleraine. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Coleraine Buscentre via Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Dublin and Coleraine?

No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Coleraine. However, there are services departing from Dublin Connolly and arriving at Coleraine via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Dublin to Coleraine?

The distance between Dublin and Coleraine is 174 miles. The road distance is 141.8 miles.

How do I travel from Dublin to Coleraine without a car?

The best way to get from Dublin to Coleraine without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £24 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Dublin to Coleraine?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Dublin to Coleraine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Coleraine bus from?

Dublin to Coleraine bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Coleraine train from?

Dublin to Coleraine train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dublin Connolly station.

Train or bus from Dublin to Coleraine?

The best way to get from Dublin to Coleraine is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £24 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Dublin to Coleraine bus arrive?

Dublin to Coleraine bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where does the Dublin to Coleraine train arrive?

Dublin to Coleraine train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.

Can I drive from Dublin to Coleraine?

Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Coleraine is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Dublin to Coleraine.

Where can I stay near Coleraine?

There are 734+ hotels available in Coleraine.

Dublin to Coleraine - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Coleraine by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain Dublin Connolly - Belfast Great Central
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
4h 18m
£25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
5h 20m
Drive 141 mi
1. Drive from Dublin to Colerainecar 141 mi
2h 52m
£34–50

Dublin to Coleraine by train

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Distance: 172.9 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Coleraine, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Coleraine via Belfast Great Central in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Gresham Hotel to Coleraine Buscentre via Europa Bus Centre and Bridge Street in around 5h 20m.

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