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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    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 Heuston to Waterfordtrain train Re / ...
    8h 35m
    €56–80

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus bus 785
    3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 600
    9h 4m
    €51–192

  3. Drive  385.3 km

    1. Drive from Portrush to Waterfordcar car 385.3 km
    4h 45m
    €70–100

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Laganside Bus Stationbus bus 218
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 736
    9h 33m

Portrush to Waterford by train and tram

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 469.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a train from Portrush to Waterford via Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Waterford Bus Stn via Coleraine Buscentre, Laganside Bus Station, Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 16 in around 9h 33m.

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