The average train between Carrick-on-Shannon and Portrush takes 9h and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Carrick-on-Shannon 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Carrick-on-Shannon and Portrush. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carrick-on-Shannon is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Portrush at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 6m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Carrick-on-Shannon 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.
No, there is no direct train from Carrick-on-Shannon to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Carrick On Shannon station and arriving at Coleraine station via Dublin Connolly station and Belfast Grand Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
Carrick-on-Shannon to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carrick On Shannon station.
Carrick-on-Shannon to Portrush train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Coleraine station.
The distance between Carrick-on-Shannon and Portrush is 168.3 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Carrick On Shannon to Portrush via Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, and Coleraine in around 7h 48m.