There are 4 ways to get from Waterford to Portrush by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Waterford to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
7h 45m£43–63Bus
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 736
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
- Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
8h 44mDrive 238.7 mi
- Drive from Waterford to Portrushcar 238.7 mi
4h 46m£59–84Bus, train
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Stationbus 785
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
8h 56m£43–166
Waterford to Portrush by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Portrush is to train which costs £40 - £65 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Portrush is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Waterford Bus Stn and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Red Cow Luas, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Coleraine via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Waterford and Portrush is 297 miles. The road distance is 240.1 miles.
The best way to get from Waterford to Portrush without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs £40 - £65.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Waterford to Portrush, including transfers.
Waterford to Portrush bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Portrush is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Portrush, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Waterford to Dunluce Avenue via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Dunluce Avenue via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Bridge Street, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 8h 44m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Waterford to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–19
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–19
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- £12–18
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- £14–20
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–130
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Waterford to Portrush bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Waterford to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Portrush is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Waterford to Portrush.
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