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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kildare to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    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 31m
    £38–58

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kildare to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus bus 218
    7h 34m
    £26–33

  3. Drive  166.3 mi

    1. Drive from Kildare to Portrushcar car 166.3 mi
    3h 48m
    £41–60

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kildare to S O'Casey Brbus bus 126
    2. Take the bus from Custom Hse Quay to Grand Central Stationbus bus 785
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain train Re
    8h 21m
    £34–143

Kildare to Portrush by train, tram, and foot

Calendar124Weekly Services
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Kildare to Portrush via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, and Coleraine in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kildare to Dunluce Avenue via Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, Bridge Street, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 7h 34m.

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