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

The cheapest way to get from Portmarnock to Portrush is to train which costs £27 - £40 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portmarnock to Portrush is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Portmarnock and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Portmarnock to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Portmarnock Village and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Bridge Street 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Portmarnock and Portrush?

No, there is no direct train from Portmarnock to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Portmarnock and arriving at Portrush via Drogheda, Great Victoria Street and Coleraine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Portmarnock to Portrush?

The distance between Portmarnock and Portrush is 173 miles. The road distance is 142.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portmarnock to Portrush without a car is to train via Drogheda which takes 6h 12m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Portmarnock to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portmarnock to Portrush bus from?

Portmarnock to Portrush bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.

Where do I catch the Portmarnock to Portrush train from?

Portmarnock to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portmarnock station.

Train or bus from Portmarnock to Portrush?

The best way to get from Portmarnock to Portrush is to train via Drogheda which takes 6h 12m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus via Belfast, which costs and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Portmarnock to Portrush bus arrive?

Portmarnock to Portrush bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Grand Central Station Durham Street.

Where does the Portmarnock to Portrush train arrive?

Portmarnock to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Drogheda station.

Can I drive from Portmarnock to Portrush?

Yes, the driving distance between Portmarnock to Portrush is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Portmarnock to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 696+ hotels available in Portrush.

Portmarnock to Portrush - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Portmarnock to Portrush by train, bus, or car

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Train via Drogheda
best
1. Take the train from Portmarnock to Drogheda100 / ...
2. Take the train from Drogheda to Great Victoria Street
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Coleraine
6h 12m
£33–51
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine0
6h 33m
£27–39
Bus via Belfast
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Grand Central Station Durham Street785
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre218 / ...
6h 17m
Drive 141.4 mi
1. Drive from Portmarnock to Portrush141.4 mi
2h 58m
£36–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Ulsterbus Depot32
2. Take the bus from Omagh Depot to Dunluce Avenue231
8h 1m

Portmarnock to Portrush by train

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6h 12mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172.2 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Portmarnock to Portrush via Drogheda, Great Victoria Street, and Coleraine in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portmarnock Village to Dunluce Avenue via Dublin Airport Zone 15, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Grand Central Station Durham Street, Bridge Street 2, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 6h 17m.

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