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

The cheapest way to get from Newtownabbey to Portrush is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newtownabbey to Portrush is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Newtownabbey and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Newtownabbey to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Merville Mews and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Ulster University Belfast and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Newtownabbey to Portrush?

The distance between Newtownabbey and Portrush is 72 miles. The road distance is 52.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newtownabbey to Portrush without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Newtownabbey to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newtownabbey to Portrush bus from?

Newtownabbey to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ulster University Belfast station.

Where does the Newtownabbey to Portrush bus arrive?

Newtownabbey to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Coleraine Buscentre station.

Can I drive from Newtownabbey to Portrush?

Yes, the driving distance between Newtownabbey to Portrush is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Newtownabbey to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 686+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain Rail
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Dunluce Avenuebus 140a / ...
2h 50m
Drive 52.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newtownabbey to Portrushcar 52.5 mi
1h 6m
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
3h 35m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newtownabbey to Portrush.

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Distance: 71.4 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

Translink operates a bus from Ulster University Belfast to Coleraine Buscentre hourly, and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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