There are 4 ways to get from Portrush to Boyle by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Coleraine to Derry-Londonderrytrain
- Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Sligo Bus Stnbus 64
- Take the train from Sligo to Boyletrain Ic
6h 59m€46–63Drive 210.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Portrush to Boylecar 210.5 km
3h 4m€39–56Train
- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Boyletrain Ic
8h 29m€51–73Bus
- Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 234
- Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Sligo Bus Stnbus 64
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Boylebus 23
7h 49m€40–53
Portrush to Boyle by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Boyle is to bus which costs €40 - €55 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Portrush to Boyle is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Boyle. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Boyle via Coleraine Buscentre, Derry Bus Station and Sligo Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Portrush to Boyle. However, there are services departing from Portrush and arriving at Boyle via Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Portrush and Boyle is 253 km. The road distance is 210.5 km.
The best way to get from Portrush to Boyle without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 59m and costs €45 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Portrush to Boyle, including transfers.
Portrush to Boyle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.
Portrush to Boyle train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
The best way to get from Portrush to Boyle is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between Portrush, Northern Ireland and Boyle, IE-RN, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portrush to Boyle via Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Boyle via Coleraine Buscentre, Derry Bus Station, and Sligo Bus Stn in around 7h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Coleraine to Derry-Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Translink
Train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Sligo to Boyle
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–7
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Boyle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Derry Bus Station to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Derry Bus Station to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Boyle
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Foyle Street Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
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Booking & Getting There
Portrush to Boyle bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Foyle Street Bus Station.
Portrush to Boyle train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portrush to Boyle is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Portrush to Boyle.
There are 144+ hotels available in Boyle.