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

The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Portmarnock is to train and bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portrush to Portmarnock is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Portrush and Portmarnock?

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 24m.

How far is it from Portrush to Portmarnock?

The distance between Portrush and Portmarnock is 277 km. The road distance is 228.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Portrush to Portmarnock without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €40 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Portrush to Portmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portrush to Portmarnock bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Portrush to Portmarnock train from?

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

Train or bus from Portrush to Portmarnock?

The best way to get from Portrush to Portmarnock is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Portrush to Portmarnock bus arrive?

Portrush to Portmarnock bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ulster University Belfast station.

Where does the Portrush to Portmarnock train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portrush to Portmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Portrush to Portmarnock is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Portrush to Portmarnock.

Where can I stay near Portmarnock?

There are 1185+ hotels available in Portmarnock.

Portrush to Portmarnock - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Portrush and Portmarnock?

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 and Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Drogheda to Portmarnocktrain Ic / ...
5h 24m
€41–59
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
6h 47m
€32–43
Drive 228.5 km
1. Drive from Portrush to Portmarnockcar 228.5 km
2h 57m
€41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Ulster University Belfastbus 218
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
7h 20m

Portrush to Portmarnock by train

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5h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 277 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Portmarnock Village via Coleraine Buscentre, Ulster University Belfast, Donegall Square East, Grand Central Station, Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Airport Zone 15 in around 7h 20m.

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