How far is it from Downpatrick to Portrush?

The distance between Downpatrick and Portrush is 131 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Downpatrick to Portrush?

The drive from Downpatrick to Portrush takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Downpatrick to Portrush?

The fastest route from Downpatrick to Portrush covers 131 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.

Which direction is Portrush from Downpatrick?

Portrush lies roughly to the north-west of Downpatrick.

Which roads does the route from Downpatrick to Portrush follow?

The drive from Downpatrick to Portrush mainly follows M2, A26.

Which towns do you pass between Downpatrick and Portrush?

Towns on the route from Downpatrick to Portrush include Crossgar, Newtownards, Belfast, Ballymena, Kilrea.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Downpatrick and Portrush?

Along the route from Downpatrick to Portrush you can fill up at College Filling Station, Go (24/7), Tesco. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Downpatrick and Portrush?

Along the route from Downpatrick to Portrush you can stop for the night or service your van at Quoile Yacht Club Caravan Park, Tullans Farm Caravan Park. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 116 km, between Quoile Yacht Club Caravan Park and Tullans Farm Caravan Park.

Where can I stop to rest between Downpatrick and Portrush?

On the route from Downpatrick to Portrush you can take a break at Laganside Bus Station Public Toilets, Frosses Trees rest area.

Downpatrick Portrush

Distance: 131 kmDrive time: 1 h 50 min

Driving from Downpatrick to Portrush takes about 1 h 50 min via A26. The distance is 131 km. The straight-line distance is 115 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Annacloy, Ballymacarret, Queens Island, Chapeltown, Antrim and Newtownabbey, Ballybogy. Driving directions

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Driving directions55 · 131 km

1 Depart onto Market Street 51 m
2 Turn left onto Irish Street 38 m
3 Continue right onto Church Street 518 m
4 Continue straight onto New Bridge Street 105 m
5 Enter roundabout straight onto New Bridge Street 18 m
6 Exit roundabout slightly left onto New Bridge Street 252 m
7 Continue straight onto Old Belfast Road 2 km
8 Turn left onto Quoile Bridge 66 m
9 Turn right onto Killyleagh Road 3 km
10 Turn left onto Scaddy Road 4 km
11 Continue straight onto Ballywillin Road 5 km
12 Turn slightly left onto Manse Road 2 km
13 Turn right onto Carrickmannon Road 8 km

14 Continue straight onto Church Hill 259 m
15 Enter rotary slightly left onto Belfast Road 29 m
16 Exit rotary straight onto Belfast Road 2 km
17 Continue straight onto Moneyreagh Road 5 km
18 Continue straight onto Ballygowan Road 3 km
19 Continue slightly right onto Ballygowan Road 2 km
20 Continue straight onto Castlereagh Road 3 km
21 Continue straight onto Castlereagh Street 431 m
22 Turn slightly left onto Albertbridge Road 286 m
23 Turn slightly right onto Short Strand 613 m
24 Turn straight onto Bridge End 203 m
25 Turn right onto Dalton Street 96 m
26 Take ramp straight 257 m
27 Merge slightly right onto Lagan Bridge 956 m
28 Continue straight 4 km
29 Keep slightly left 25 km
30 Take exit slightly left 402 m
31 Enter roundabout slightly left 353 m
32 Exit roundabout straight 4 km
33 Keep slightly left 2 km
34 Keep slightly left 7 km
35 Enter rotary straight onto Ballymena Bypass 209 m
36 Exit rotary straight onto Ballymena Bypass 16 km
37 Continue straight onto Frosses Road 8 km
38 Enter rotary slightly left onto Frosses Road 27 m
39 Exit rotary slightly left onto Frosses Road 11 km
40 Enter rotary slightly left onto Frosses Road 52 m
41 Exit rotary slightly left onto Frosses Road 3 km
42 Enter rotary left onto Frosses Road 51 m
43 Exit rotary slightly left onto Frosses Road 608 m
44 Turn right onto Seacon Road 4 km
45 Continue straight onto Newmills Road 3 km
46 Turn right onto Ballyvelton Road 3 km
47 Turn left onto Ballyrashane Road 37 m
48 Turn right onto Creamery Road 3 km
49 At end of road, turn right onto Cloyfin Road 36 m
50 Turn left onto Ballylagan Road 3 km
51 Turn right onto Gateside Road 2 km
52 Continue straight onto Ballywillan Road 2 km
53 At end of road, turn right onto Crocknamack Road 69 m
54 At roundabout, take exit left onto Causeway Street 619 m
55 Arrive onto Causeway Street

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The return trip from Portrush to Downpatrick covers roughly the same distance, 131 km.

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Portrush → Magherafelt58 km · 55 min Portrush → Portstewart6 km · 10 min Portrush → Ballymena48 km · 45 min Portrush → Moira99 km · 1 h 20 min Portrush → Antrim68 km · 55 min Portrush → Ahoghill51 km · 50 min

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How far is it from Downpatrick to Portrush?: The distance between Downpatrick and Portrush is 131 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Downpatrick to Portrush?: The drive from Downpatrick to Portrush takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Downpatrick to Portrush?: The fastest route from Downpatrick to Portrush covers 131 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.
Which direction is Portrush from Downpatrick?: Portrush lies roughly to the north-west of Downpatrick.
Which roads does the route from Downpatrick to Portrush follow?: The drive from Downpatrick to Portrush mainly follows M2, A26.
Which towns do you pass between Downpatrick and Portrush?: Towns on the route from Downpatrick to Portrush include Crossgar, Newtownards, Belfast, Ballymena, Kilrea.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Downpatrick and Portrush?: Along the route from Downpatrick to Portrush you can fill up at College Filling Station, Go (24/7), Tesco. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Downpatrick and Portrush?: Along the route from Downpatrick to Portrush you can stop for the night or service your van at Quoile Yacht Club Caravan Park, Tullans Farm Caravan Park. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 116 km, between Quoile Yacht Club Caravan Park and Tullans Farm Caravan Park.
Where can I stop to rest between Downpatrick and Portrush?: On the route from Downpatrick to Portrush you can take a break at Laganside Bus Station Public Toilets, Frosses Trees rest area.

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