There are 4 ways to get from Portrush to Waterford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- 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 Heuston to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
8h 4m€56–82Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Waterford Bus Stnbus 600
8h 55m€52–192Drive 385.3 km
- Drive from Portrush to Waterfordcar 385.3 km
4h 45m€69–99Bus
- 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 16 to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736
9h 33m
Portrush to Waterford by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Waterford is to train and bus which costs €50 - €200 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Portrush to Waterford is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Waterford Bus Stn via Coleraine Buscentre, Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Portrush to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Portrush and arriving at Waterford via Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Portrush and Waterford is 469 km. The road distance is 385.3 km.
The best way to get from Portrush to Waterford without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €55 - €85.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Portrush to Waterford, including transfers.
Portrush to Waterford bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.
Portrush to Waterford train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
The best way to get from Portrush to Waterford is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 33m.
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 4m. 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.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–150
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €16–23
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Laganside Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Portrush to Waterford bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Laganside Bus Station.
Portrush to Waterford train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portrush to Waterford is 385 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Portrush to Waterford.
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