There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
3h 53m€29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
4h 19m€30–148Drive 237.4 km
- Drive from Belfast to Portlaoisecar 237.4 km
2h 47m€43–62Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
5h 20m
Belfast to Portlaoise by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Portlaoise is to bus which costs €29 - €150 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Portlaoise via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Belfast and Portlaoise is 264 km. The road distance is 237.4 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Belfast to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Belfast to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Portlaoise is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €150 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Portlaoise via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Terminal 1 Zone 1 and Airport Zone 16 in around 4h 19m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- customerrelations@dublinexpress.ie
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €10–14
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
Belfast to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Portlaoise is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Belfast to Portlaoise.
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