There are 4 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 CentralIc / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine0
5h£23–35Bus
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Monaghan Bus Station182
- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dunluce Avenue278
6h 55mDrive 122 mi
- Drive from Laytown to Portrush122 mi
2h 41m£31–44Train via Portrush
- Take the train from Drogheda to Great Victoria Street1 Dn->Gc
- Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Coleraine1 Gc->Ly / ...
5h 30m£31–48
Laytown to Portrush by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laytown to Portrush is to train which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Laytown to Portrush is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Laytown to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Netterville Terrace and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Drogheda Bus Station and Monaghan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Laytown to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Laytown and arriving at Portrush via Drogheda, Great Victoria Street and Coleraine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Laytown and Portrush is 152 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 5h and costs £22 - £35.
It takes approximately 5h 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 Translink, depart from Drogheda station.
The best way to get from Laytown to Portrush is to train which takes 5h and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 55m.
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 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Netterville Terrace to Dunluce Avenue via Drogheda Bus Station and Monaghan Bus Station in around 6h 55m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £10–15
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Drogheda to Great Victoria Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Great Victoria Street to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dunluce Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Laytown to Portrush bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Monaghan Bus Station.
Laytown to Portrush train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Great Victoria Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laytown to Portrush is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Laytown to Portrush.
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