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

The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Portrush is to train which costs £22 - £35 and takes 3h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Portrush is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Dundalk and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Dundalk Bus Stn and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Monaghan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Dundalk and Portrush?

No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Coleraine via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Dundalk to Portrush?

The distance between Dundalk and Portrush is 129 miles. The road distance is 94.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundalk to Portrush without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £22 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Dundalk to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundalk to Portrush bus from?

Dundalk to Portrush bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Dundalk Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Dundalk to Portrush train from?

Dundalk to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.

Train or bus from Dundalk to Portrush?

The best way to get from Dundalk to Portrush is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Dundalk to Portrush bus arrive?

Dundalk to Portrush bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Monaghan Bus Stn station.

Where does the Dundalk to Portrush train arrive?

Dundalk to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Can I drive from Dundalk to Portrush?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Portrush is 94 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Dundalk to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 750+ hotels available in Portrush.

Dundalk to Portrush - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Dundalk to Portrush by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
3h 59m
£22–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stnbus 162
2. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dunluce Avenuebus 278
4h 45m
Drive 93.8 mi
1. Drive from Dundalk to Portrushcar 93.8 mi
2h 10m
£24–34

Dundalk to Portrush by train and bus

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3h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 128.2 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Dundalk to Dunluce Avenue via Belfast Great Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Dunluce Avenue via Monaghan Bus Stn and Monaghan Bus Station in around 4h 45m.

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