There are 6 ways to get from Portrush to Ennis by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Ennis B na Trócairebus 712 / ...
9h 3m€61–189Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Laganside Bus Stationbus 218
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Ennis B na Trócairebus 712 / ...
10h 1m€37–172Train
- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Newbridgetrain Re
- Take the train from Newbridge to Limericktrain Re
11h 17m€64–94Drive 357 km
- Drive from Portrush to Enniscar 357 km
4h 47m€67–97Train, bus via Dublin
- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Ennis Frs Walkbus 300
9h 33m€63–86Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Coleraine to Londonderrytrain Re
- Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to ATU Galwaybus 64
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ennis Stationbus 51
10h 3m€62–87
Portrush to Ennis by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Ennis is to bus which costs €35 - €180 and takes 10h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Portrush to Ennis is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Ennis. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Ennis B na Trócaire via Coleraine Buscentre, Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Portrush to Ennis. However, there are services departing from Portrush and arriving at Ennis via Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Newbridge and Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
The distance between Portrush and Ennis is 511 km. The road distance is 357 km.
The best way to get from Portrush to Ennis without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 3m and costs €60 - €190.
It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Portrush to Ennis, including transfers.
Portrush to Ennis bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.
Portrush to Ennis train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
The best way to get from Portrush to Ennis is to train which takes 11h 17m and costs €60 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €180 and takes 10h 1m.
What companies run services between Portrush, Northern Ireland and Ennis, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portrush to Ennis via Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Newbridge, and Limerick in around 11h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Ennis B na Trócaire via Coleraine Buscentre, Laganside Bus Station, Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 10 in around 10h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Translink
Train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
Train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
Train from Coleraine to Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Newbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Newbridge to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–21
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–130
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–130
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Airport Zone 10 to Ennis B na Trócaire
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Airport Zone 10 to Ennis B na Trócaire
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 61 511070
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 10 to Ennis B na Trócaire
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Flight Link Limited
Bus from Airport Zone 10 to Ennis B na Trócaire
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Flight Link Limited
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to Ennis Frs Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €22–30
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Laganside Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Derry Bus Station to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from ATU Galway to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Portrush to Ennis bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Laganside Bus Station.
Portrush to Ennis train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portrush to Ennis is 357 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Portrush to Ennis.
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