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

The cheapest way to get from Swords to Portrush is to bus and train which costs £26 - £40 and takes 5h 19m.

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 47m 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 Dublin Airport T1 and Moy Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Swords to Portrush?

The distance between Swords and Portrush is 170 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 bus and train which takes 5h 19m and costs £26 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m 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 Translink, depart from Dublin Airport T1 station.

Train or bus from Swords to Portrush?

The best way to get from Swords to Portrush is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £30 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Swords to Portrush bus arrive?

Swords to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Moy Square station.

Can I drive from Swords to Portrush?

Yes, the driving distance between Swords to Portrush is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Swords to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 689+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre705x
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Coleraine1_Gc->Ly / ...
5h 19m
£26–37
Train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Coleraine1_Gc->Ly / ...
5h 42m
£30–44
Drive 136.1 mi
1. Drive from Swords to Portrush136.1 mi
2h 47m
£34–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Moy SquareX4
2. Take the bus from Moy Square to Dunluce Avenue278
5h 52m

Swords to Portrush by bus and train

119Weekly Services

5h 19mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 168.6 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swords Castle to Dunluce Avenue via Dublin Airport T1 and Moy Square in around 5h 52m.

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