There are 3 ways to get from Malin Head to Portrush by bus, train, or car
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Line 954 bus, line 952 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Malin Head to Carndonaghbus 954
- Take the bus from Carndonagh to Derry Patrick Streetbus 952
- Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Colerainetrain
4h 54mDrive 65.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Malin Head to Portrushcar 65.4 mi
1h 32m£16–24Line 954 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Malin Head to Carndonaghbus 954
- Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentrebus 234 / ...
5h 31m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Malin Head to Portrush is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Malin Head to Portrush is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Malin Head to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Malin Head and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Carndonagh, Derry Londonderry Bus Station and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Malin Head and Portrush is 79 miles. The road distance is 65.8 miles.
The best way to get from Malin Head to Portrush without a car is to line 954 bus and line 952 bus and train which takes 4h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Malin Head to Portrush, including transfers.
Malin Head to Portrush bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, depart from Malin Head station.
Malin Head to Portrush bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, arrive at Carndonagh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malin Head to Portrush is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Malin Head to Portrush.
There are 364+ hotels available in Portrush.
What companies run services between Malin Head, Ireland and Portrush, Northern Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Malin Head to Dunluce Avenue via Malin Head, Carndonagh, Derry Patrick Street, Derry Londonderry Bus Station, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 5h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Derry-Londonderry to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 074 9741644
- Donegal@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkdsl.ie
Bus from Malin Head to Carndonagh
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinkdsl.ie/
Bus from Carndonagh to Derry Patrick Street
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://locallinkdsl.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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