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Newtownards to Portrush buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Newtownards and Portrush takes 3h 19m and the fastest bus takes 2h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newtownards to Portrush. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 19m
Duration
77 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 5 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from Gibson's Lane to Laganside Bus Stationbus bus 5 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentrebus bus 218 / ...
4h 4m
£11

Newtownards to Portrush bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Newtownards and Portrush. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newtownards is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Portrush at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Laganside Bus Station and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 30m • 2 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 5m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 15m • 2 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 5m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 15m • 2 changes

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 5m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 15m • 2 changes

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 5m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 15m • 2 changes

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 30m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 15m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 35m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newtownards to Portrush? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 77.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Gibson's Lane to Dunluce Avenue via Laganside Bus Station and Coleraine Buscentre in around 4h 4m.

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