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How to get fromPortrush to Ballinaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Londonderrytrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Dillon Terracebus bus 458
    7h 30m
    €53–73

  2. Drive 246.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portrush to Ballinacar car 246.7 km
    3h 16m
    €44–63

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Newbridgetrain train Re
    4. Take the train from Newbridge to Manulla Junctiontrain train Re
    11h 14m
    €66–95

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus 234
    2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Dillon Terracebus bus 458
    8h 23m

Portrush to Ballina by train and bus

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Portrush, Northern Ireland and Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland?

You can take a train from Portrush to Ballina via Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Newbridge, and Manulla Junction in around 11h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metropole to Dillon Terrace via Coleraine Buscentre, Ulsterbus Depot, and Sligo Bus Stn in around 8h 23m.

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