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How to get fromPortrush to Doolinby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus via Monaghan

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dunluce Avenue to Monaghan Bus Stationbus bus 278
    2. Take the bus from Monaghan SC to ATU Galwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus bus 350
    10h 26m

  2. Drive 373.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portrush to Doolincar car 373.4 km
    5h 2m
    €67–97

  3. Train, bus via Galway

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 2 Zone 21bus bus 785
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus bus 350
    11h 35m
    €77–230

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus 234
    2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to ATU Galwaybus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus bus 350
    10h 59m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Ennis B na Trócairebus bus 712
    4. Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Doolinbus bus 350
    11h 26m
    €76–219

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  • Distance: 423.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Doolin via Monaghan Bus Station, Monaghan Bus Stn, Old Cross Sq, Monaghan SC, and ATU Galway in around 10h 26m.

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