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How to get fromCarlow to Portrushby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Portrush by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain train Re
    6h 30m
    £36–54

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Stationbus bus 785
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain train Re
    7h 36m
    £36–157

  3. Drive 188.6 mi

    1. Drive from Carlow to Portrushcar car 188.6 mi
    4h 1m
    £47–67

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16bus bus 736
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus bus 218
    8h 9m

Carlow to Portrush by train, tram, and bus

Calendar140Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Portrush, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Carlow to Dunluce Avenue via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Dunluce Avenue via Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Bridge Street, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 8h 9m.

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