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

The cheapest way to get from Howth to Portrush is to bus and train which costs £26 - £40 and takes 6h 51m.

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 6m 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 Custom House, Bridge Street 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

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 6h 13m and costs £26 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m 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 National Express, depart from Custom House station.

Train or bus from Howth to Portrush?

The best way to get from Howth to Portrush is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £26 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h.

Where does the Howth to Portrush bus arrive?

Howth to Portrush bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Grand Central Station Durham Street.

Can I drive from Howth to Portrush?

Yes, the driving distance between Howth to Portrush is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Howth to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 696+ hotels available in Portrush.

Howth to Portrush - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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 CentralIc / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine0
6h 13m
£26–39
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centre705x
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Coleraine1 Gc->Ly / ...
6h 51m
£26–38
Drive 145.5 mi
1. Drive from Howth to Portrush145.5 mi
3h 6m
£37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Custom House to Grand Central Station Durham Street785
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre218 / ...
7h

Howth to Portrush by bus and train

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6h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 187 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Main Street Howth to Dunluce Avenue via Five Lamps, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street Howth to Dunluce Avenue via Gardiner Street, Custom House, Grand Central Station Durham Street, Bridge Street 2, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 7h.

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