What is the cheapest way to get from Coleraine to Portlaoise?

The cheapest way to get from Coleraine to Portlaoise is to train and bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coleraine to Portlaoise?

The fastest way to get from Coleraine to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Coleraine and Portlaoise?

No, there is no direct bus from Coleraine to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Coleraine Buscentre and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Bedford Street, Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Coleraine and Portlaoise?

No, there is no direct train from Coleraine to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Coleraine and arriving at Portlaoise via Belfast Great Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Coleraine to Portlaoise?

The distance between Coleraine and Portlaoise is 363 km. The road distance is 282.5 km.

How do I travel from Coleraine to Portlaoise without a car?

The best way to get from Coleraine to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €35 - €55.

How long does it take to get from Coleraine to Portlaoise?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Coleraine to Portlaoise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coleraine to Portlaoise bus from?

Coleraine to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.

Where do I catch the Coleraine to Portlaoise train from?

Coleraine to Portlaoise train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.

Train or bus from Coleraine to Portlaoise?

The best way to get from Coleraine to Portlaoise is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Coleraine to Portlaoise bus arrive?

Coleraine to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street station.

Where does the Coleraine to Portlaoise train arrive?

Coleraine to Portlaoise train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.

Can I drive from Coleraine to Portlaoise?

Yes, the driving distance between Coleraine to Portlaoise is 282 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Coleraine to Portlaoise.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 64+ hotels available in Portlaoise.

Coleraine to Portlaoise - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Coleraine to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
5h 46m
€38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Streetbus 218
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 726
7h 15m
Drive 282.5 km
1. Drive from Coleraine to Portlaoisecar 282.5 km
4h 6m
€50–72
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 735
7h 25m
€39–54

Coleraine to Portlaoise by train and tram

119Weekly Services

5h 46mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Coleraine to Portlaoise.

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Distance: 362.8 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Coleraine, Northern Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

You can take a train from Coleraine to Portlaoise via Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via High Street, Bedford Street, Grand Central Station Stand 21, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 16 in around 7h 15m.

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