There are 4 ways to get from Dublin Port to Portrush by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re / ...
5h 38m£34–51Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus 705x
- Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
6h 27m£21–34Bus, train
- Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Stationbus 785
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re / ...
6h 5m£32–138Drive 144.4 mi
- Drive from Dublin Port to Portrushcar 144.4 mi
2h 58m£36–52
Dublin Port to Portrush by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Port to Portrush is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Port to Portrush is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Port to Portrush. However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Port to Portrush. However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at Portrush via Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central and Coleraine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Dublin Port and Portrush is 181 miles. The road distance is 145.3 miles.
The best way to get from Dublin Port to Portrush without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £30 - £55.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Dublin Port to Portrush, including transfers.
Dublin Port to Portrush bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Dublin Port to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Dublin Port to Portrush is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Dublin Port, Ireland and Portrush, Northern Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from The Point to Portrush via Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, and Coleraine in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Point to Dunluce Avenue via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, Bridge Street, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 6h 27m.
- 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
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- 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
- 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
- +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
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Dublin Port to Portrush bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Belfast Glengall station.
Dublin Port to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Port to Portrush is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Dublin Port to Portrush.
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