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 Centraltrain
- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Traleetrain Ic
10h 35m€58–83Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Streetbus 218
- Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Tralee Prince's Streetbus 300
11h 52mDrive 459 km
- Drive from Portrush to Traleecar 459 km
6h€81–116Train, bus, fly
- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane DUB - KIR
8h 52mTrain via Portarlington
- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain
- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Portarlingtontrain 202 / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Traleetrain Ic
11h 56m€64–98Bus
- Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Stationbus 234
- Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to ATU Galwaybus 64
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tralee Bus Stationbus 13
14h 52m
Portrush to Tralee by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Tralee is to train which costs €55 - €85 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Portrush to Tralee is to drive which takes 6h 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 Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Hazelhatch and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
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 35m and costs €55 - €85.
It takes approximately 10h 35m 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 35m and costs €55 - €85. 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 Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 10h 35m. 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
- €23–85
- 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 Great Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 Hazelhatch to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Portarlington to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- 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 Ulsterbus Depot to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbert Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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/
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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 6h to drive from Portrush to Tralee.
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