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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Portrush is to bus and train which costs £24 - £35 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Portrush is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin station to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Dublin Busaras Bus Station and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Moy Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Dublin to Portrush?

The distance between Dublin and Portrush is 180 miles. The road distance is 147.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Portrush without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £24 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Dublin to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Portrush bus from?

Dublin to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Dublin Busaras Bus Station.

Train or bus from Dublin to Portrush?

The best way to get from Dublin to Portrush is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £24 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Dublin to Portrush bus arrive?

Dublin to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Moy Square station.

Can I drive from Dublin to Portrush?

Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Portrush is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Dublin to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 674+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain 1_Dn->Gc
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain 1_Gc->Ly / ...
4h 49m
£25–36
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain 1_Gc->Ly / ...
5h 16m
£24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Moy Squarebus X4
2. Take the bus from Moy Square to Dunluce Avenuebus 278
5h 5m
Drive 146.3 mi
1. Drive from Dublin to Portrushcar 146.3 mi
3h 1m
£36–52

Dublin to Portrush by train and bus

124Weekly Services

4h 49mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Portrush.

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Distance: 178.6 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Dunluce Avenue via Belfast Great Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Dunluce Avenue via Moy Square in around 5h 5m.

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