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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Portrush is to train which costs £29 - £45 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Portrush is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Grand Parade and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Bridge Street 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Ireland to Portrush?

The distance between Ireland and Portrush is 181 miles. The road distance is 146.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Portrush without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £29 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Ireland to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Portrush bus from?

Ireland to Portrush bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Train or bus from Ireland to Portrush?

The best way to get from Ireland to Portrush is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £29 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Ireland to Portrush bus arrive?

Ireland to Portrush bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Can I drive from Ireland to Portrush?

Yes, the driving distance between Ireland to Portrush is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Ireland to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 689+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ireland 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 3m
£29–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre705x
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre218 / ...
6h 32m
Drive 145.8 mi
1. Drive from Dublin to Portrush145.8 mi
3h 2m
£36–52
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Holles Street to Stapleton Place
2. Take the train from Dundalk to PortadownIc / ...
3. Take the train from Portadown to Coleraine0
7h 3m
£36–52

Ireland to Portrush by train and bus

209Weekly Services

5h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 179.6 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Grand Canal Dock to Dunluce Avenue via Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Parade to Dunluce Avenue via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Bridge Street 2, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 6h 32m.

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