The average train between Portrush and Bangor takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Portrush to Bangor. 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 hourly between Portrush and Bangor. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portrush is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Bangor at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Coleraine and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portrush to Bangor. However, there are services departing from Portrush station and arriving at Bangor station via Belfast Lanyon Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Portrush to Bangor train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
Portrush to Bangor train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bangor station.
The distance between Portrush and Bangor is 87.4 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Portrush to Bangor via Coleraine and Belfast Lanyon Place in around 2h 38m.