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

The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Newtownards is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portrush to Newtownards is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Portrush and Newtownards?

No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Newtownards. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at First Presbyterian Church via Coleraine Buscentre and Laganside Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Portrush to Newtownards?

The distance between Portrush and Newtownards is 76 miles. The road distance is 66.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portrush to Newtownards without a car is to train and line 7 bus which takes 3h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Portrush to Newtownards, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portrush to Newtownards bus from?

Portrush to Newtownards bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.

Train or bus from Portrush to Newtownards?

The best way to get from Portrush to Newtownards is to bus and line 7 bus which takes 4h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Portrush to Newtownards bus arrive?

Portrush to Newtownards bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Laganside Bus Station.

Can I drive from Portrush to Newtownards?

Yes, the driving distance between Portrush to Newtownards is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Portrush to Newtownards.

Where can I stay near Newtownards?

There are 1230+ hotels available in Newtownards.

Portrush to Newtownards - 4 ways to travel via train, line 7 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 7 bus
best
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Placetrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Lanyon Place to First Presbyterian Churchbus 507 / ...
3h 30m
Drive 66.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portrush to Newtownardscar 66.5 mi
1h 20m
£17–24
Bus, line 7 bus
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Laganside Bus Stationbus 218
2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to First Presbyterian Churchbus 507 / ...
4h 17m
Train
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Placetrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central / ...
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Bangortrain Belfast Great Central - Bangor / ...
3h 51m
£23–34

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Map of how to get from Portrush to Newtownards.

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Distance: 75.3 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to First Presbyterian Church via Coleraine Buscentre and Laganside Bus Station in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portrush to Kennel Lane via Coleraine, Lanyon Place, Bangor, and Bangor Buscentre in around 3h 51m.

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