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

The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Balbriggan is to train which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portrush to Balbriggan is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Portrush and Balbriggan?

No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Balbriggan via Coleraine Buscentre, Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Portrush to Balbriggan?

The distance between Portrush and Balbriggan is 252 km. The road distance is 205.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Portrush to Balbriggan without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €28 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Portrush to Balbriggan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portrush to Balbriggan bus from?

Portrush to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.

Train or bus from Portrush to Balbriggan?

The best way to get from Portrush to Balbriggan is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Portrush to Balbriggan bus arrive?

Portrush to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Laganside Bus Station.

Can I drive from Portrush to Balbriggan?

Yes, the driving distance between Portrush to Balbriggan is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Portrush to Balbriggan.

Where can I stay near Balbriggan?

There are 150+ hotels available in Balbriggan.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Portrush to Balbriggan 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
best
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain Rail
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain Rail
5h 18m
€29–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Laganside Bus Stationbus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
7h 4m
Drive 205.9 km
1. Drive from Portrush to Balbriggancar 205.9 km
2h 40m
€36–51

Portrush to Balbriggan by bus and train

120Weekly Services

5h 18mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Portrush to Balbriggan.

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Distance: 252.3 km
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Metropole to Balbriggan Comm Cen via Coleraine Buscentre, Coleraine, Belfast Great Central, Drogheda Macbride, and Drogheda MacBride Station in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Balbriggan via Coleraine Buscentre, Laganside Bus Station, Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 12, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 7h 4m.

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