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

The cheapest way to get from Laytown to Portrush is to train which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Laytown to Portrush is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Laytown and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Laytown to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Laytown Village and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Drogheda Bus Station and Monaghan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Laytown to Portrush?

The distance between Laytown and Portrush is 156 miles. The road distance is 122.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Laytown to Portrush without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £22 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Laytown to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Laytown to Portrush bus from?

Laytown to Portrush bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Drogheda Bus Station.

Train or bus from Laytown to Portrush?

The best way to get from Laytown to Portrush is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Laytown to Portrush bus arrive?

Laytown to Portrush bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Monaghan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Laytown to Portrush?

Yes, the driving distance between Laytown to Portrush is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Laytown to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 685+ hotels available in Portrush.

Laytown to Portrush - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Laytown to Portrush by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Centraltrain Rail
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain Rail
4h 55m
£23–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 182
2. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dunluce Avenuebus 278
6h 54m
Drive 122 mi
1. Drive from Laytown to Portrushcar 122 mi
2h 42m
£30–43

Laytown to Portrush by train and bus

125Weekly Services

4h 55mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Laytown to Portrush.

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Distance: 155.1 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Laytown to Dunluce Avenue via Drogheda Macbride, Belfast Great Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laytown Village to Dunluce Avenue via Drogheda Bus Station and Monaghan Bus Station in around 6h 54m.

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