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 49m.

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 £22 - £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 and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Grand Central Bus Stand 20, Laganside Bus Station and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Dundalk to Portrush?

The distance between Dundalk and Portrush is 125 miles. The road distance is 94.4 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 49m and costs £22 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m 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 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 49m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Dundalk to Portrush bus arrive?

Dundalk to Portrush bus 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 181+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

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

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Train
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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 1_Gc->Ly / ...
3h 49m
£22–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centralbus 130 / ...
2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
4h 44m
Drive 93.8 mi
1. Drive from Dundalk to Portrushcar 93.8 mi
2h 10m
£23–34

Dundalk to Portrush by train and bus

124Weekly Services

3h 49mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.6 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dundalk to Dunluce Avenue via Belfast Grand Central, Grand Central Bus Stand 20, Queens Square, Laganside Bus Station, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 4h 44m.

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