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

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There are 5 ways to get from Portrush to Doolin by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Londonderrytrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Galway Ceanntbus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus bus 350
    10h 40m
    €56–82

  2. Drive 373.4 km

    1. Drive from Portrush to Doolincar car 373.4 km
    5h 2m
    €67–97

  3. Train, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Ennis B na Trócairebus bus 712
    4. Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Doolinbus bus 350
    11h 11m
    €75–219

  4. Train, bus via Letterkenny

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Londonderrytrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Eyre Squarebus bus 964
    3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus bus 350
    11h 12m
    €63–86

  5. Train, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) #2

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus bus 350
    11h 19m
    €75–230

Portrush to Doolin by bus and train

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 424 km
  • Duration: 10h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Portrush to Doolin. However, you can take the bus to Coleraine Buscentre, walk to Coleraine, take the train to Londonderry, walk to Duke Street, take the line 144 bus to Foyle Street Bus Station, take the bus to Galway Ceannt, then take the bus to Doolin. Alternatively, you can drive from Portrush to Doolin in around 5h 2m.

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