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

The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Skerries is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portrush to Skerries is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Portrush and Skerries?

No, there is no direct train from Portrush to Skerries. However, there are services departing from Portrush and arriving at Skerries via Coleraine, Belfast Great Central and Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Portrush to Skerries?

The distance between Portrush and Skerries is 259 km. The road distance is 212.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Portrush to Skerries without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €30 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Portrush to Skerries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portrush to Skerries bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Portrush to Skerries train from?

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

Train or bus from Portrush to Skerries?

The best way to get from Portrush to Skerries is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Portrush to Skerries bus arrive?

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

Where does the Portrush to Skerries train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portrush to Skerries?

Yes, the driving distance between Portrush to Skerries is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Portrush to Skerries.

Where can I stay near Skerries?

There are 144+ hotels available in Skerries.

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Skerries. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Skerries via Coleraine Buscentre, Ulster University Belfast, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly / ...
5h 16m
€33–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
7h 9m
€37–162
Drive 212.7 km
1. Drive from Portrush to Skerriescar 212.7 km
2h 48m
€38–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Ulster University Belfastbus 218
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
7h 43m

Portrush to Skerries by train

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5h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 259.1 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Portrush to Skerries via Coleraine, Belfast Great Central, and Drogheda in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Skerries via Coleraine Buscentre, Ulster University Belfast, Donegall Square East, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 15 in around 7h 43m.

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