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

The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Portrush is to bus and train which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Portrush is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Portlaoise and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Bridge Street 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Portlaoise to Portrush?

The distance between Portlaoise and Portrush is 232 miles. The road distance is 177.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portlaoise to Portrush without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs £35 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Portlaoise to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portlaoise to Portrush bus from?

Portlaoise to Portrush bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.

Train or bus from Portlaoise to Portrush?

The best way to get from Portlaoise to Portrush is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Portlaoise to Portrush bus arrive?

Portlaoise to Portrush bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 16 station.

Can I drive from Portlaoise to Portrush?

Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Portrush is 177 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Portlaoise to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 699+ hotels available in Portrush.

Portlaoise to Portrush - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Portrush by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Coleraine
7h 11m
£36–54
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16726
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine0
7h 29m
£34–49
Drive 176.1 mi
1. Drive from Portlaoise to Portrush176.1 mi
4h 26m
£44–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16726
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Street785
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre218
7h 51m

Portlaoise to Portrush by train, tram, and bus

98Weekly Services

7h 11mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 231 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a train from Portlaoise to Dunluce Avenue via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Great Victoria Street, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dunluce Avenue via Dublin Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Glengall Street, Bridge Street 2, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 7h 51m.

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