There are 6 ways to get from Ballybrittas to Portrush by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ballybrittas to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
7h 18m£35–52Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ballybrittas to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus
- Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
7h 57m£27–35Bus, train via Dublin
- Take the bus from Ballybrittas to Red Cow Luasbus 726
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
7h 39m£39–56Drive 168.9 mi
- Drive from Ballybrittas to Portrushcar 168.9 mi
4h 12m£42–61Bus, train via Metropole
- Take the bus from Ballybrittas to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Stationbus 785
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
7h 37m£38–141Train
- Take the train from Portarlington to Cherry Orchardtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
8h 23m£42–64
Ballybrittas to Portrush by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballybrittas to Portrush is to bus which costs £27 - £35 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Ballybrittas to Portrush is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballybrittas to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Ballybrittas and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballybrittas to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Portarlington and arriving at Portrush via Cherry Orchard, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central and Coleraine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Ballybrittas and Portrush is 217 miles. The road distance is 169.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ballybrittas to Portrush without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 18m and costs £35 - £55.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Ballybrittas to Portrush, including transfers.
Ballybrittas to Portrush bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Ballybrittas station.
Ballybrittas to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Ballybrittas to Portrush is to bus which takes 7h 57m and costs £27 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 23m.
What companies run services between Ballybrittas, Ireland and Portrush, Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ballybrittas to Dunluce Avenue via Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, Bridge Street, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballybrittas to Portrush via Portarlington Stn, Portarlington, Cherry Orchard, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, and Coleraine in around 8h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £13–19
Train from Portarlington to Cherry Orchard
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £5–8
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £13–19
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Ballybrittas to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- £7–11
Bus from Ballybrittas to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- £5–8
Bus from Ballybrittas to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- £7–11
Bus from Ballybrittas to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- £7–11
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–110
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
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Ballybrittas to Portrush bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Ballybrittas to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cherry Orchard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballybrittas to Portrush is 170 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Ballybrittas to Portrush.
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