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

The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Portrush is to train which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 6m.

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 20m 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 2, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Portlaoise to Portrush?

The distance between Portlaoise and Portrush is 236 miles. The road distance is 178.1 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 6m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m 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 6m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 3m.

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 178 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Portlaoise to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 690+ 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 Heustontrain 200 / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
7h 6m
£32–48
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 726
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
7h 37m
Drive 177.1 mi
1. Drive from Portlaoise to Portrushcar 177.1 mi
4h 20m
£43–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 726
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
8h 3m

Portlaoise to Portrush by train, tram, and bus

125Weekly Services

7h 6mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Portlaoise to Portrush.

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Distance: 234.6 mi
Duration: 7h 6m

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, Belfast Great Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dunluce Avenue via Dublin Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Bridge Street, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 8h 3m.

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