There are 6 ways to get from Portrush to Tralee by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central0
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to TraleeIc
10h 11m€61–89Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Street218
- Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Tralee Prince's Street300
11h 52mDrive 459 km
- Drive from Portrush to Tralee459 km
5h 59m€80–116Train, bus, fly
- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central
- Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)DUB - KIR
8h 4mTrain via Portarlington
- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central0
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Adamstown to PortarlingtonIc / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to TraleeIc
11h 48m€67–105Bus
- Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Station234
- Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Galway, Bus Station64
- Take the bus from Galway, Bus Station to Limerick Bus Station51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tralee Bus Station13
15h 10m
Portrush to Tralee by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Tralee is to train which costs €60 - €90 and takes 10h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Portrush to Tralee is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Tralee. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Tralee Prince's Street via Coleraine Buscentre, Europa Bus Centre and Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Portrush to Tralee. However, there are services departing from Portrush and arriving at Tralee via Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Adamstown and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
The distance between Portrush and Tralee is 628 km. The road distance is 459 km.
The best way to get from Portrush to Tralee without a car is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs €60 - €90.
It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Portrush to Tralee, including transfers.
Portrush to Tralee bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.
Portrush to Tralee train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
The best way to get from Portrush to Tralee is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs €60 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs and takes 11h 52m.
What companies run services between Portrush, Northern Ireland and Tralee, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Tralee via Coleraine Buscentre, Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Tralee Prince's Street via Coleraine Buscentre, High Street, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Burgh Quay in around 11h 52m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–80
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €28–40
Train from Adamstown to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–9
Train from Portarlington to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Tralee Prince's Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Galway, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Galway, Bus Station to Limerick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Portrush to Tralee bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street station.
Portrush to Tralee train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portrush to Tralee is 459 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Portrush to Tralee.
There are 183+ hotels available in Tralee.