There are 4 ways to get from Dundalk to Portrush by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine0
3h 51m£19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central184 / ...
- Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre218 / ...
4h 31mDrive 93.8 mi
- Drive from Dundalk to Portrush93.8 mi
2h 9m£24–34Train via Portrush
- Take the train from Dundalk to Great Victoria Street1 Dn->Gc
- Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Coleraine1 Gc->Ly / ...
4h 9m£27–41
Dundalk to Portrush by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Portrush is to train which costs £18 - £28 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Portrush is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Bridge Street 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Portrush via Great Victoria Street and Coleraine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Dundalk and Portrush is 125 miles. The road distance is 94.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Portrush without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £18 - £28.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Dundalk to Portrush, including transfers.
Dundalk to Portrush bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
Dundalk to Portrush train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Portrush is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £18 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Portrush, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Dundalk to Dunluce Avenue via Belfast Grand Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dundalk to Dunluce Avenue via Belfast Grand Central, Bridge Street 2, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 4h 31m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £7–11
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Dundalk to Great Victoria Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Great Victoria Street to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Bus from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Dundalk to Portrush bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Dundalk to Portrush train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Great Victoria Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Portrush is 94 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Dundalk to Portrush.
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