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

The cheapest way to get from Skerries to Portrush is to train via Metropole which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skerries to Portrush is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Skerries and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Skerries to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Skerries and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Bridge Street 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Skerries to Portrush?

The distance between Skerries and Portrush is 162 miles. The road distance is 132.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Skerries to Portrush without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £26 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Skerries to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skerries to Portrush bus from?

Skerries to Portrush bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.

Train or bus from Skerries to Portrush?

The best way to get from Skerries to Portrush is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £26 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Skerries to Portrush bus arrive?

Skerries to Portrush bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Grand Central Station Durham Street.

Can I drive from Skerries to Portrush?

Yes, the driving distance between Skerries to Portrush is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Skerries to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 694+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Great Victoria Street1 Dn->Gc
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Coleraine1 Gc->Ly / ...
5h 26m
£27–41
Train via Metropole
cheapest
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine0
5h 37m
£24–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Grand Central Station Durham Street785
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre218 / ...
6h 18m
Drive 131.5 mi
1. Drive from Skerries to Portrush131.5 mi
2h 49m
£34–48

Skerries to Portrush by train and bus

98Weekly Services

5h 26mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 160.7 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from Skerries to Dunluce Avenue via Drogheda, Great Victoria Street, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Skerries to Dunluce Avenue via Dublin Airport Zone 15, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Grand Central Station Durham Street, Bridge Street 2, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 6h 18m.

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