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

The cheapest way to get from Swords to Portrush is to train which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swords to Portrush is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Swords and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Swords to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Swords Castle and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Swords and Portrush?

No, there is no direct train from Swords to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Dublin Connolly and arriving at Coleraine via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Swords to Portrush?

The distance between Swords and Portrush is 195 miles. The road distance is 136.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swords to Portrush without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £30 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Swords to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swords to Portrush bus from?

Swords to Portrush bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where do I catch the Swords to Portrush train from?

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

Train or bus from Swords to Portrush?

The best way to get from Swords to Portrush is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £30 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Swords to Portrush bus arrive?

Swords to Portrush bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where does the Swords to Portrush train arrive?

Swords to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Can I drive from Swords to Portrush?

Yes, the driving distance between Swords to Portrush is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Swords to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 749+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

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

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1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
6h 2m
£30–44
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Stationbus 785
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
6h 14m
£31–139
Drive 136.1 mi
1. Drive from Swords to Portrushcar 136.1 mi
2h 48m
£34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
6h 28m

Swords to Portrush by bus and train

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Distance: 193.4 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Swords Castle to Dunluce Avenue via Five Lamps, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swords Castle to Dunluce Avenue via Airport Zone 15, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Bridge Street, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 6h 28m.

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