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

The cheapest way to get from Howth to Portrush is to train which costs £30 - £45 and takes 5h 35m.

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 Dublin Busaras Bus Station and Moy Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

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 35m and costs £30 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m 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.

Train or bus from Howth to Portrush?

The best way to get from Howth to Portrush is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £30 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Howth to Portrush bus arrive?

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

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 294+ 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 Great Central to Coleraine1 Gc->Ly / ...
5h 35m
£30–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Moy SquareX4
2. Take the bus from Moy Square to Dunluce Avenue278
6h 48m
Drive 145.5 mi
1. Drive from Howth to Portrush145.5 mi
3h 6m
£36–52
Bus via Omagh
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Omagh Bus Station32
2. Take the bus from Omagh Depot to Dunluce Avenue231
7h 23m

Howth to Portrush by bus and train

209Weekly Services

5h 35mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 187 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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 Great Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street Howth to Dunluce Avenue via Talbot Street East, Dublin Busaras Bus Station, and Moy Square in around 6h 48m.

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