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

The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Drogheda is to train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portrush to Drogheda is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Portrush and Drogheda?

No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Drogheda Hospital via Monaghan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Portrush and Drogheda?

No, there is no direct train from Portrush to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Portrush and arriving at Drogheda Macbride via Coleraine and Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Portrush to Drogheda?

The distance between Portrush and Drogheda is 237 km. The road distance is 186.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Portrush to Drogheda without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €30 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Portrush to Drogheda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portrush to Drogheda bus from?

Portrush to Drogheda bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Dunluce Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Portrush to Drogheda train from?

Portrush to Drogheda train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.

Train or bus from Portrush to Drogheda?

The best way to get from Portrush to Drogheda is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Portrush to Drogheda bus arrive?

Portrush to Drogheda bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Monaghan Bus Station.

Where does the Portrush to Drogheda train arrive?

Portrush to Drogheda train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.

Can I drive from Portrush to Drogheda?

Yes, the driving distance between Portrush to Drogheda is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Portrush to Drogheda.

Where can I stay near Drogheda?

There are 128+ hotels available in Drogheda.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Portrush to Drogheda by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central2_Ly->Gc / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbride1_Gc->Dn
4h 31m
€30–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dunluce Avenue to Monaghan Bus Station278
2. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Drogheda Hospital182
5h 34m
Drive 186.4 km
1. Drive from Portrush to Drogheda186.4 km
2h 28m
€33–47

Portrush to Drogheda by train

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Distance: 237 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Portrush to Drogheda Macbride via Coleraine and Belfast Great Central in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Drogheda Hospital via Monaghan Bus Station in around 5h 34m.

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