What is the cheapest way to get from Howth to Portrush?

The cheapest way to get from Howth to Portrush is to bus which costs £23 - £29 and takes 7h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Howth to Portrush?

The fastest way to get from Howth to Portrush is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Howth and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Howth to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Main Street Howth and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via The Gresham Hotel, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Howth and Portrush?

No, there is no direct train from Howth to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Dublin Connolly and arriving at Coleraine via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Howth to Portrush?

The distance between Howth and Portrush is 192 miles. The road distance is 146.4 miles.

How do I travel from Howth to Portrush without a car?

The best way to get from Howth to Portrush without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £30 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Howth to Portrush?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Howth to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Howth to Portrush bus from?

Howth to Portrush bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Howth to Portrush train from?

Howth to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.

Train or bus from Howth to Portrush?

The best way to get from Howth to Portrush is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £29 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Howth to Portrush bus arrive?

Howth to Portrush bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Belfast Glengall station.

Where does the Howth to Portrush train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Howth to Portrush?

Yes, the driving distance between Howth to Portrush is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Howth to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 684+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re / ...
5h 43m
£34–48
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast Glengallbus 705x
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
7h 40m
£23–28
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Custom Hse Quay to Grand Central Stationbus 785
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re / ...
6h 59m
£34–143
Drive 145.5 mi
1. Drive from Howth to Portrushcar 145.5 mi
3h 8m
£36–53

Howth to Portrush by bus and train

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5h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 190.6 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Main Street Howth to Dunluce Avenue via Five Lamps, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street Howth to Dunluce Avenue via Talbot St West, The Gresham Hotel, Belfast Glengall, Bridge Street, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 7h 40m.

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