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 €30 - €45 and takes 6h 43m.

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 - €60.

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 29m and costs €45 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m 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 1202+ 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 and Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

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 Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Drogheda Stn to Seatownbus 101
5h 29m
€49–70
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 43m
€32–43
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
6h 36m
Drive 220.2 km
1. Drive from Portrush to Swordscar 220.2 km
2h 46m
€40–57

Portrush to Swords by train and bus

119Weekly Services

5h 29mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 270.8 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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, Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Airport Zone 15 in around 6h 36m.

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