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How to get fromHolyhead to Portrushby ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Holyhead to Portrush by ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain train Re
    8h 35m
    £45–78

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus bus 218
    10h 4m

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar car
    8h 41m
    £116–353

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain train
    8h 18m
    £104–229

  5. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Stationbus bus 785
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain train Re
    9h 41m
    £53–265

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain train
    8h 19m
    £94–215

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain train
    8h 18m
    £88–199

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LPL - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain train
    8h 18m
    £94–213

  9. Train to Liverpool, fly to City Of Derry Airport

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane LPL - LDY
    8h 6m
    £80–373

Holyhead to Portrush by ferry, foot, tram, train, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 249.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Portrush, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Portrush. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Connolly, walk to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Coleraine, walk to Coleraine Buscentre, then take the bus to Dunluce Avenue. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dunluce Avenue via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Bridge Street, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 10h 4m.

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