There are 5 ways to get from Balbriggan to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Balbriggan to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoiseRe / ...
2h 17m€13–20Line 101 bus, train
- Take the bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Busáras101
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoiseRe / ...
3h 2m€15–23Drive 117.4 km
- Drive from Balbriggan to Portlaoise117.4 km
1h 16m€20–29Line 101 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19101
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenue726
3h 13m€15–23Bus
- Take the bus from Old Market Green to Abbey Street Lower33
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue735
4h 21m€13–17
Balbriggan to Portlaoise by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balbriggan to Portlaoise is to bus which costs €12 - €17 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Balbriggan to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Balbriggan to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan Comm Cen and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan and arriving at Portlaoise via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Balbriggan and Portlaoise is 119 km. The road distance is 117.4 km.
The best way to get from Balbriggan to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Balbriggan to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Balbriggan to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Balbriggan Comm Cen station.
Balbriggan to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Balbriggan station.
The best way to get from Balbriggan to Portlaoise is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and bus, which costs €15 - €24 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Balbriggan, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a train from Balbriggan to Portlaoise via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Dublin Airport Zone 16 in around 3h 13m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Balbriggan to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Old Market Green to Abbey Street Lower
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
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More Questions & Answers
Balbriggan to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Balbriggan to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balbriggan to Portlaoise is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Balbriggan to Portlaoise.
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