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The Open News
10 April 2019
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Translink announces transport plan for The 148th Open
Additional train, coach and bus services plus Park & Ride for golf spectators.
Fans attending The 148th Open can now book train and bus travel ahead of their visit to Royal Portrush where the Championship will be played from 14-21 July.
Visitors to The Open are encouraged to consider using public transport which is being significantly enhanced and they should plan their travel in advance, leave extra time for journeys and choose from a range of bus, coach, train and The R&A Park & Ride options.
From 14-21 July, there will be enhanced capacity on normal train services plus additional early morning trains from Belfast and additional evening services from Portrush and Coleraine. Passengers coming from Belfast can also travel direct to Portrush without changing trains. There’s an hourly train service and enhanced capacity from Derry-Londonderry to Coleraine plus additional early morning services and a convenient Portrush bus connection.
Special day return coaches will operate between Europa Buscentre in Belfast to Portrush. Spectators can also choose the Goldline 218 coach service from Belfast or 234 service from Derry-Londonderry to Coleraine with onward Portrush bus connection.
Local Ulsterbus 140 services travelling between Coleraine, Portrush and Portstewart will also be enhanced and stop at major caravan/camping sites along the route. An additional morning and evening service will also operate on both Ulsterbus 402 between Coleraine, Portrush and Ballycastle and Ulsterbus 134 between Coleraine and Limavady.
For full details on Translink timetables and ticket options including online booking for selected services visit www.translink.co.uk/the148thopen/ or call 028 90 66 66 30. For the latest Translink travel updates follow @Translink_NI #OpenTravel.
“We have been working closely with the transport agencies in Northern Ireland to determine how they can best support our plans to transit fans to and from Portrush with a range of travel options, including our own Park and Ride facilities.” Johnnie Cole-Hamilton, Executive Director – Championships at The R&A
“The Open is only a matter of weeks away now and we would encourage fans to plan ahead and make their travel arrangements for getting to and from Portrush well in advance of coming to the Championship in July" added Johnnie Cole-Hamilton.
“With tens of thousands of fans heading to the North Coast to watch the world’s greatest golfers, we want to deliver hassle-free journeys, reduce traffic congestion and ensure everyone enjoys their visit to this stunning visitor destination. ” Chris Conway, Translink Group Chief Executive
“We’ve put in place attractive public transport and good value tickets including online booking options for special services to get people safely to and from Portrush. Full details are available at www.translink.co.uk/the148thopen/” added Chris Conway.
