There are 4 ways to get from Malahide 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 57m£28–42Bus, train
- Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Stationbus 785
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re / ...
6h 15m£30–139Drive 138.8 mi
- Drive from Malahide to Portrushcar 138.8 mi
2h 54m£34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
- Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
6h 47m
Malahide to Portrush by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Malahide to Portrush is to train which costs £27 - £45 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Malahide to Portrush is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Malahide to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Malahide Stn and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Malahide to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Malahide and arriving at Coleraine via Drogheda and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Malahide and Portrush is 174 miles. The road distance is 139.6 miles.
The best way to get from Malahide to Portrush without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £27 - £45.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Malahide to Portrush, including transfers.
Malahide to Portrush bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Malahide to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.
The best way to get from Malahide to Portrush is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £27 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Malahide, Ireland and Portrush, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Malahide to Dunluce Avenue via Drogheda, Belfast Grand Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Malahide Stn to Dunluce Avenue via Airport Zone 15, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Bridge Street, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 6h 47m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £10–14
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- https://www.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 Belfast Grand 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 Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–120
- 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
Malahide to Portrush bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.
Malahide to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malahide to Portrush is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Malahide to Portrush.
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