The average train between Portrush and Holywood takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Portrush to Holywood. 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 Holywood. 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 Holywood at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Coleraine and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portrush to Holywood. However, there are services departing from Portrush station and arriving at Holywood station via Belfast Lanyon Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Portrush to Holywood train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
Portrush to Holywood train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Lanyon Place station.
The distance between Portrush and Holywood is 81.8 km. The road distance is 113 km.
Translink operates a train from Coleraine to Belfast Lanyon Place hourly. Tickets cost £11–17 and the journey takes 1h 20m.