There are 4 ways to get from Portrush to Ireland by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
5h 27m€37–54Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Streetbus 218
- Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)bus 705x
6h 39m€26–32Train, bus
- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central / ...
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Rowbus 785
5h 58m€39–164Drive 236.4 km
- Drive from Portrush to Dublincar 236.4 km
3h€44–63
Portrush to Ireland by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Ireland is to bus which costs €26 - €35 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Portrush to Ireland is to drive which takes 3h and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Ireland. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Herbert Street via Coleraine Buscentre, Belfast Glengall and Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Portrush to Ireland. However, there are services departing from Portrush and arriving at Dublin Pearse via Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Portrush and Ireland is 289 km. The road distance is 236.4 km.
The best way to get from Portrush to Ireland without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Portrush to Ireland, including transfers.
Portrush to Ireland bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.
Portrush to Ireland train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
The best way to get from Portrush to Ireland is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €35 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Portrush, Northern Ireland and Ireland?
You can take a train from Portrush to Dublin Pearse via Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Herbert Street via Coleraine Buscentre, High Street, Belfast Glengall, and Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
Train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Row
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Belfast Glengall to Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Aircoach
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Booking & Getting There
Portrush to Ireland bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street station.
Portrush to Ireland train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portrush to Ireland is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Portrush to Ireland.
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