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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Portrush is to bus and train which costs £20 - £40 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Portrush is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo station to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Station and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Derry Londonderry Bus Station and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Sligo and Portrush?

No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Portrush via Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central and Coleraine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

How far is it from Sligo to Portrush?

The distance between Sligo and Portrush is 130 miles. The road distance is 117.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Portrush without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 49m and costs £20 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Sligo to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Portrush bus from?

Sligo to Portrush bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Portrush train from?

Sligo to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.

Train or bus from Sligo to Portrush?

The best way to get from Sligo to Portrush is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs £45 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Sligo to Portrush bus arrive?

Sligo to Portrush bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ulsterbus Depot station.

Where does the Sligo to Portrush train arrive?

Sligo to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.

Can I drive from Sligo to Portrush?

Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Portrush is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Sligo to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 669+ hotels available in Portrush.

Sligo to Portrush - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sligo to Portrush by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Colerainetrain 2_Ly->Gc / ...
4h 49m
£21–35
Train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
8h 44m
£45–67
Drive 116.8 mi
1. Drive from Sligo to Portrushcar 116.8 mi
2h 34m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentrebus 234 / ...
5h 20m
Bus via Enniskillen
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillenbus 458
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Omagh Depotbus 94
3. Take the bus from Omagh Depot to Dunluce Avenuebus 231
6h 36m

Sligo to Portrush by bus, foot, and train

54Weekly Services

4h 49mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.9 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Sligo to Portrush via Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, and Coleraine in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Bus Station to Dunluce Avenue via Derry Londonderry Bus Station and Coleraine Buscentre in around 5h 20m.

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