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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Portrush is to bus and train which costs £35 - £50 and takes 7h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to Portrush is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Galway and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Galway Cathedral and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Letterkenny Bus Station and Strabane Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Galway and Portrush?

No, there is no direct train from Galway to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Portrush via Heuston, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central and Coleraine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Galway to Portrush?

The distance between Galway and Portrush is 221 miles. The road distance is 194.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galway to Portrush without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 49m and costs £35 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Galway to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galway to Portrush bus from?

Galway to Portrush bus services, operated by Bus Feda Teoranta, depart from Galway Cathedral station.

Where do I catch the Galway to Portrush train from?

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

Train or bus from Galway to Portrush?

The best way to get from Galway to Portrush is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs £45 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Galway to Portrush bus arrive?

Galway to Portrush bus services, operated by Bus Feda Teoranta, arrive at Letterkenny Bus Station.

Where does the Galway to Portrush train arrive?

Galway to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from Galway to Portrush?

Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Portrush is 195 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Galway to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 364+ hotels available in Portrush.

Galway to Portrush - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Portrush by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Colerainetrain 2_Ly->Gc / ...
7h 49m
£35–48
Train
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
8h 22m
£46–69
Drive 193.5 mi
1. Drive from Galway to Portrushcar 193.5 mi
4h 33m
£48–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus 964
2. Take the bus from Strabane Bus Station to Dunluce Avenuebus 231
7h 57m
Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Moy Squarebus X4
3. Take the bus from Moy Square to Dunluce Avenuebus 278
8h 5m

Galway to Portrush by bus, foot, and train

34Weekly Services

7h 49mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 220.2 mi
Duration: 7h 49m

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

You can take a train from Galway to Portrush via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Busáras, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, and Coleraine in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Cathedral to Dunluce Avenue via Letterkenny Bus Station, Bradley Way, and Strabane Bus Station in around 7h 57m.

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