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

The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Portmarnock is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 33m.

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 55m and costs €35 - €60.

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, Bedford Street, Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

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 Great Central and Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Portrush to Portmarnock?

The distance between Portrush and Portmarnock is 278 km. The road distance is 228.6 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 33m and costs €30 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m 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 33m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Portrush to Portmarnock bus arrive?

Portrush to Portmarnock bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street 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 55m to drive from Portrush to Portmarnock.

Where can I stay near Portmarnock?

There are 1031+ hotels available in Portmarnock.

Portrush to Portmarnock - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Portrush to Portmarnock by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Portrush to Newry0
2. Take the train from Newry to Drogheda Macbride1 Gc->Dn / ...
5h 33m
€33–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Street218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
7h 15m
Drive 228.6 km
1. Drive from Portrush to Portmarnock228.6 km
2h 55m
€40–58
Train via Belfast
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central0
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbride0
3. Take the train from Drogheda to Portmarnock121 / ...
5h 40m
€34–52
Train via Belfast #2
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central2 Ly->Gc / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
6h 1m
€35–50

Portrush to Portmarnock by train and bus

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5h 33mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Portrush to Portmarnock.

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Distance: 278.4 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Portrush to Portmarnock Village via Newry, Drogheda, Malahide, and Malahide Station in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Portmarnock Village via Coleraine Buscentre, High Street, Bedford Street, Grand Central Bus Stand 14, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 15 in around 7h 15m.

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