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 6h 30m.

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 10m and costs €50 - €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 Grand Central Station Durham Street and Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

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 Great Victoria Street, Busáras and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Coleraine to Portlaoise?

The distance between Coleraine and Portlaoise is 363 km. The road distance is 282.1 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 6h 26m and costs €40 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m 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 6h 26m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 34m.

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 Great Victoria Street station.

Can I drive from Coleraine to Portlaoise?

Yes, the driving distance between Coleraine to Portlaoise is 282 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Coleraine to Portlaoise.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 66+ 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Great Victoria Street
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoiseIc / ...
6h 26m
€41–61
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Central0
2. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21785
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenue726
6h 30m
€39–53
Drive 282.1 km
1. Drive from Coleraine to Portlaoise282.1 km
4h 10m
€50–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Street218
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Zone 14785
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenue726
6h 34m

Coleraine to Portlaoise by train and tram

98Weekly Services

6h 26mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 362.9 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Coleraine to Portlaoise via Great Victoria Street, Dublin Connolly, Busáras, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via High Street, Grand Central Station Durham Street, Dublin Airport Zone 14, and Dublin Airport Zone 16 in around 6h 34m.

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