There are 5 ways to get from Castleblayney to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Castleblayney to Dublin Busárasbus 32
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
3h 21m€26–37Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Castleblayney to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 32
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
3h 43m€24–36Train
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
3h 53m€42–61Drive 148.7 km
- Drive from Castleblayney to Portlaoisecar 148.7 km
2h 36m€26–37Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Castleblayney to Nassau Streetbus 180
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
4h 31m
Castleblayney to Portlaoise by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castleblayney to Portlaoise is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Castleblayney to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Castleblayney to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Castleblayney and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Castleblayney to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Portlaoise via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Castleblayney and Portlaoise is 193 km. The road distance is 148.7 km.
The best way to get from Castleblayney to Portlaoise without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 21m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Castleblayney to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Castleblayney to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Castleblayney station.
Castleblayney to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Castleblayney to Portlaoise is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Castleblayney, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Castleblayney to Portlaoise via Dundalk Bus Stn, Stapleton Place, Dundalk, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castleblayney to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Airport Zone 16 in around 3h 43m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
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 Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Castleblayney to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Castleblayney to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.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
- 047-72164
- info@mcconnonsbuses.com
- Website
- mcconnonsbuses.com
Bus from Castleblayney to Nassau Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.mcconnonsbuses.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Castleblayney to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Castleblayney to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castleblayney to Portlaoise is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Castleblayney to Portlaoise.
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