There are 4 ways to get from Portrush to Ireland by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain 2_Ly->Gc / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain 1_Gc->Dn
5h 18m€35–53Bus
- Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Streetbus 218 / ...
- Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
6h 50mDrive 236.4 km
- Drive from Portrush to Dublincar 236.4 km
2h 59m€42–60Bus, line 19 bus
- Take the bus from Dunluce Avenue to Strabane Bus Stationbus 231
- Take the bus from Bradley Way to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 32
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Merrion Square Southbus 19 / ...
6h 55m
Portrush to Ireland by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Ireland is to train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Portrush to Ireland is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Ireland. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Burlington Road via Coleraine Buscentre, Europa Bus Centre and Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Portrush to Ireland. However, there are services departing from Portrush and arriving at Dublin Pearse via Coleraine, Belfast Great Central and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Portrush and Ireland is 289 km. The road distance is 236.4 km.
The best way to get from Portrush to Ireland without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Portrush to Ireland, including transfers.
Portrush to Ireland bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.
Portrush to Ireland train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
The best way to get from Portrush to Ireland is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Portrush, Northern Ireland and Ireland?
You can take a train from Portrush to Dublin Pearse via Coleraine, Belfast Great Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Burlington Road via Coleraine Buscentre, High Street, Europa Bus Centre, and Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Dunluce Avenue to Strabane Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Bradley Way to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Merrion Square South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
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More Questions & Answers
Portrush to Ireland bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street station.
Portrush to Ireland train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portrush to Ireland is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Portrush to Ireland.
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