There are 4 ways to get from Ireland to Portrush by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
5h 25m£29–44Bus, train
- Take the bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Stationbus 785
- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
5h 41m£31–139Drive 146.3 mi
- Drive from Dublin to Portrushcar 146.3 mi
3h 2m£36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
- Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
6h 51m
Ireland to Portrush by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Portrush is to train which costs £29 - £45 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ireland to Portrush is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Grand Parade and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Ireland to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Grand Canal Dock and arriving at Coleraine via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Ireland and Portrush is 184 miles. The road distance is 147.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ireland to Portrush without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £29 - £45.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Ireland to Portrush, including transfers.
Ireland to Portrush bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Ireland to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Ireland to Portrush is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £29 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 51m.
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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Parade to Dunluce Avenue via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Bridge Street, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 6h 51m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–19
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Great Central to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Great Central to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- customerrelations@dublinexpress.ie
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–130
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Ireland to Portrush bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.
Ireland to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ireland to Portrush is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Ireland to Portrush.
There are 731+ hotels available in Portrush.