What is the cheapest way to get from County Louth to Portrush?

The cheapest way to get from County Louth to Portrush is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from County Louth to Portrush?

The fastest way to get from County Louth to Portrush is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between County Louth and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from County Louth to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Ardee N33 and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Monaghan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

Is there a direct train between County Louth and Portrush?

No, there is no direct train from County Louth to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Coleraine via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from County Louth to Portrush?

The distance between County Louth and Portrush is 125 miles. The road distance is 109 miles.

How do I travel from County Louth to Portrush without a car?

The best way to get from County Louth to Portrush without a car is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs .

How long does it take to get from County Louth to Portrush?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from County Louth to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the County Louth to Portrush bus from?

County Louth to Portrush bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ardee N33 station.

Where do I catch the County Louth to Portrush train from?

County Louth to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.

Train or bus from County Louth to Portrush?

The best way to get from County Louth to Portrush is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the County Louth to Portrush bus arrive?

County Louth to Portrush bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Monaghan Bus Stn station.

Where does the County Louth to Portrush train arrive?

County Louth to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Can I drive from County Louth to Portrush?

Yes, the driving distance between County Louth to Portrush is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from County Louth to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 760+ hotels available in Portrush.

County Louth to Portrush - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from County Louth to Portrush by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ardee N33 to Monaghan Bus Stnbus 32
2. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dunluce Avenuebus 278
4h 37m
Drive 108.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from County Louth to Portrushcar 108.3 mi
2h 24m
£27–39
Train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re / ...
4h 40m
£32–47

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Distance: 123.9 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between County Louth, Ireland and Portrush, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Ardee N33 to Dunluce Avenue via Monaghan Bus Stn and Monaghan Bus Station in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherrybrook to Dunluce Avenue via Saint Malachy's Vil, Dundalk, Belfast Grand Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 4h 40m.

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