There are 4 ways to get from Portrush to Portmarnock by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Drogheda to Portmarnocktrain Ic / ...
5h 6m€40–59Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
6h 12m€37–162Drive 228.5 km
- Drive from Portrush to Portmarnockcar 228.5 km
2h 57m€41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Ulster University Belfastbus 218
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
7h 6m
Portrush to Portmarnock by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Portmarnock is to train and bus which costs €35 - €170 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Portrush to Portmarnock is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Portmarnock. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Portmarnock Village via Coleraine Buscentre, Ulster University Belfast, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Portrush to Portmarnock. However, there are services departing from Portrush and arriving at Portmarnock via Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central and Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Portrush and Portmarnock is 277 km. The road distance is 228.5 km.
The best way to get from Portrush to Portmarnock without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Portrush to Portmarnock, including transfers.
Portrush to Portmarnock bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.
Portrush to Portmarnock train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
The best way to get from Portrush to Portmarnock is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Portrush, Northern Ireland and Portmarnock, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portrush to Portmarnock via Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central, and Drogheda in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Portmarnock Village via Coleraine Buscentre, Ulster University Belfast, Donegall Square East, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 15 in around 7h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Drogheda to Portmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- customerrelations@dublinexpress.ie
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Ulster University Belfast
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Portrush to Portmarnock bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ulster University Belfast station.
Portrush to Portmarnock train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portrush to Portmarnock is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Portrush to Portmarnock.
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