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

The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Swords is to train and bus which costs €35 - €170 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portrush to Swords is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €35 - €55.

How far is it from Portrush to Swords?

The distance between Portrush and Swords is 271 km. The road distance is 220.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Portrush to Swords without a car is to train and line 101 bus which takes 5h 41m and costs €35 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Portrush to Swords, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portrush to Swords bus from?

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

Where does the Portrush to Swords bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portrush to Swords?

Yes, the driving distance between Portrush to Swords is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Portrush to Swords.

Where can I stay near Swords?

There are 1133+ hotels available in Swords.

Portrush to Swords - 4 ways to travel via train, line 101 bus, bus, and car

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

No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Swords. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Swords Castle via Coleraine Buscentre, Ulster University Belfast, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

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

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Train, line 101 bus
best
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain
3. Take the bus from Drogheda MacBride Station to Seatownbus 101
5h 41m
€35–54
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
5h 44m
€37–162
Drive 220.2 km
1. Drive from Portrush to Swordscar 220.2 km
2h 46m
€39–56
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 / ...
6h 19m

Portrush to Swords by train and bus

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5h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 270.9 km
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Swords Castle via Coleraine Buscentre, Ulster University Belfast, Donegall Square East, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 15 in around 6h 19m.

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