The average bus between Portrush and Rosslare Harbour takes 12h 7m and the fastest bus takes 8h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portrush to Rosslare Harbour. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Portrush and Rosslare Harbour. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portrush is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Rosslare Harbour at 3:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Coleraine Buscentre and take an average of 12h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Portrush to Rosslare Harbour? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Rosslare Harbour. However, there are services departing from Portrush station and arriving at Rosslare Harbour station via High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
Portrush to Rosslare Harbour bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.
Portrush to Rosslare Harbour bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Wexford Stn station.
The distance between Portrush and Rosslare Harbour is 329.4 km. The road distance is 438 km.
You can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Rosslare Harbour via Coleraine Buscentre, High Street, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, George's Quay, and Wexford Stn in around 11h.