There are 3 ways to get from Laytown to Portrush by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re / ...
4h 34m£30–43Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Monaghan Bus Stnbus 182
- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dunluce Avenuebus 278
6h 54m£28–37Drive 122 mi
- Drive from Laytown to Portrushcar 122 mi
2h 42m£31–44
Laytown to Portrush by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laytown to Portrush is to bus which costs £28 - £40 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Laytown to Portrush is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £45.
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 and Monaghan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Laytown to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Laytown and arriving at Coleraine via Drogheda and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Laytown and Portrush is 156 miles. The road distance is 122.7 miles.
The best way to get from Laytown to Portrush without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £29 - £45.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Laytown to Portrush, including transfers.
Laytown to Portrush bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Drogheda Bus station.
Laytown to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.
The best way to get from Laytown to Portrush is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £29 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £40 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Laytown, Ireland and Portrush, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Laytown to Dunluce Avenue via Drogheda, Belfast Grand Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laytown Village to Dunluce Avenue via Drogheda Bus, Monaghan Bus Stn, and Monaghan Bus Station in around 6h 54m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £10–14
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- £15–21
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Laytown to Portrush bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Monaghan Bus Stn station.
Laytown to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laytown to Portrush is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Laytown to Portrush.
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