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Coleraine

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Coleraine

Coleraine works well as a base: 10 minutes from Portstewart, 18km from The Dark Hedges.

Coleraine is a town located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. With a population of 25,681, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Coleraine sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Coleraine to your route.

About Coleraine

Coleraine ( kohl-RAYN; from Irish: Cúil Raithin [ˌkuːlʲ ˈɾˠahənʲ], 'nook of the ferns') is a town and civil parish near the mouth of the River Bann in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, of which it is the county town. It is 55 miles (89 km) north-west of Belfast and 30 miles (48 km) east of Derry, both of which are

Read more linked by major roads and railway connections. It is part of Causeway Coast and Glens district. Coleraine had a population of 24,483 people in the 2021 census.

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Coleraine offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Coleraine located?

Coleraine is located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.1333 latitude, -6.6667 longitude.

What is the population of Coleraine?

Coleraine has a population of approximately 25,681 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
25,681
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Northern Ireland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.1333, -6.6667

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Coleraine

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

restaurant

Harry's Shack

Driftwood-styled National Trust beach hut turned serious seafood restaurant on the sand of Portstewart Strand, plating fish from local boats yards from the surf. Open year-round; you can park on the beach itself.

6 km · about 10 min drive

castle

Dunluce Castle

Dramatic ruined medieval castle perched on the edge of a basalt cliff with a cave underneath, partly inspired Castle Greyjoy in Game of Thrones.

10 km · about 20 min drive

photogenic

Mussenden Temple

Domed 1785 rotunda perched on a 36m cliff edge above the seven-mile strand of Downhill, built by the eccentric Earl-Bishop as a library. Part of the Downhill Demesne ruins; trains pass through the cliff directly beneath it.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Bushmills Distillery

The world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery, producing Irish whiskey since 1608 on the Antrim coast near the Giant's Causeway.

12 km · about 25 min drive

coastal drive

Causeway Coastal Route

Northern Ireland's stunning coastal drive from Belfast to Derry passing the Giant's Causeway and dramatic Antrim cliffs.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Giant's Causeway

Extraordinary formation of roughly 40,000 interlocking basalt columns created by an ancient volcanic eruption.

15 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Giant's Causeway Visitor Experience

Award-winning visitor centre interpreting the geology and legends of the Giant's Causeway through immersive exhibitions.

16 km · about 30 min drive

famous road

The Dark Hedges

An eerie tunnel of intertwined beech trees made world-famous as the Kingsroad in Game of Thrones.

18 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Coleraine

  • Right hereCauseway Coastal RouteNorthern Ireland's stunning coastal drive from Belfast to Derry passing the Giant's Causeway and dramatic Antrim cliffs.
  • 18 kmThe Dark HedgesAn eerie tunnel of intertwined beech trees made world-famous as the Kingsroad in Game of Thrones.
  • 39 kmTorr Head Scenic RouteWhite-knuckle single-track coastal road off the main Causeway route between Ballycastle and Cushendun, clinging to steep headlands at Torr Head where Scotland's Mull of Kintyre looms just 12 miles across the sea.
  • 39 kmTorr Head Coast RoadA steep single-track detour off the Causeway Coastal Route in Antrim, with views across to the Mull of Kintyre.
  • 40 kmAntrim Coast RoadA breathtaking coastal drive hugging cliffs and beaches from Larne past the Glens of Antrim toward the Causeway.
  • 53 kmMalin HeadThe most northerly point of mainland Ireland, with wild Atlantic vistas and a Star Wars filming location.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Coleraine.

Portstewart

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 8,394

Portrush

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7 km awayPop. 6,684

Castlerock

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8 km awayPop. 1,477

Ballymoney

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 km awayPop. 9,625

Bushmills

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 km awayPop. 1,309

Garvagh

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

17 km awayPop. 1,372

Limavady

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

20 km awayPop. 11,279

Dunloy

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21 km awayPop. 1,091

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