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How to get fromPortrush to County Donegalby train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Londonderrytrain train Re / ...
    2. Drive from Londonderry to County Donegalcar car
    2h 11m
    €26–37

  2. Drive 111.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portrush to County Donegalcar car 111.9 km
    1h 27m
    €20–29

  3. Train, bus via Letterkenny Bus

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Londonderrytrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Letterkenny Busbus bus 64
    3h 43m
    €56–77

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Londonderrytrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to ATU Letterkennybus bus 64
    3h 32m
    €63–86

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portrush to County Donegal.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 115.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Portrush, Northern Ireland and County Donegal, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Portrush to County Donegal. However, you can take the train to Coleraine, take the train to Londonderry, then drive to County Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to County Donegal via Coleraine Buscentre, Coleraine, Londonderry, Duke Street, Ulsterbus Depot, and Letterkenny Bus in around 3h 43m.

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