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 32m.

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 £29 - £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 22m.

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, Great Victoria Street and Coleraine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

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 32m and costs £20 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m 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 9h 8m and costs £45 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Sligo to Portrush bus arrive?

Sligo to Portrush bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre 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 698+ 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 Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Coleraine2 Ly->Gc / ...
4h 32m
£21–36
Train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Coleraine
9h 8m
£50–73
Drive 116.8 mi
1. Drive from Sligo to Portrush116.8 mi
2h 34m
£30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre64
2. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentre234 / ...
5h 22m
Bus via Enniskillen
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillen458
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Omagh Depot94
3. Take the bus from Omagh Depot to Dunluce Avenue231
6h 36m

Sligo to Portrush by bus, foot, and train

138Weekly Services

4h 32mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 129 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Sligo to Portrush via Dublin Connolly, Great Victoria Street, and Coleraine in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Bus Station to Dunluce Avenue via Derry Londonderry Bus Station and Coleraine Buscentre in around 5h 22m.

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