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

The cheapest way to get from Howth to Portrush is to bus which costs £11 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Howth to Portrush is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Howth and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Howth to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Main Street Howth and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Dublin Busaras Bus Station and Moy Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Howth and Portrush?

No, there is no direct train from Howth to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Howth and arriving at Portrush via Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central and Coleraine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Howth to Portrush?

The distance between Howth and Portrush is 188 miles. The road distance is 146.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Howth to Portrush without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £35 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Howth to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Howth to Portrush bus from?

Howth to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Dublin Busaras Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Howth to Portrush train from?

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

Train or bus from Howth to Portrush?

The best way to get from Howth to Portrush is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Howth to Portrush bus arrive?

Howth to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Moy Square station.

Where does the Howth to Portrush train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Howth to Portrush?

Yes, the driving distance between Howth to Portrush is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Howth to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 664+ hotels available in Portrush.

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There are 4 ways to get from Howth to Portrush by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
5h 56m
£35–53
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Moy Squarebus X4
2. Take the bus from Moy Square to Dunluce Avenuebus 278
6h 49m
£10
Drive 145.5 mi
1. Drive from Howth to Portrushcar 145.5 mi
3h 8m
£37–53
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Custom Hse Quay to Grand Central Stationbus 785
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
7h 9m
£34–143

Howth to Portrush by train

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Distance: 186.8 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Howth to Portrush via Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, and Coleraine in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street Howth to Dunluce Avenue via Talbot St East, Dublin Busaras Bus Station, and Moy Square in around 6h 49m.

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