There are 4 ways to get from Donabate to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Donabate to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoiseRe / ...
2h 1m€12–18Bus
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenue726
3h€15–21Drive 106.1 km
- Drive from Donabate to Portlaoise106.1 km
1h 10m€18–26Train, bus
- Take the train from Donabate to Tara StreetRe / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue735
3h 7m€13–18
Donabate to Portlaoise by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Donabate to Portlaoise is to train which costs €12 - €19 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Donabate to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Donabate to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Chapel View and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Swords Village and Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Donabate to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Donabate and arriving at Portlaoise via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Donabate and Portlaoise is 103 km. The road distance is 106.1 km.
The best way to get from Donabate to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs €12 - €19.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Donabate to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Donabate to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Dublin Airport Zone 16 station.
Donabate to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Donabate station.
The best way to get from Donabate to Portlaoise is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs €12 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €22 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Donabate, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a train from Donabate to Portlaoise via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenue hourly. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 2h. J.J.Kavanagh & Sons also services this route every 4 hours.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Donabate to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
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
Train from Donabate to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Donabate to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Donabate to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donabate to Portlaoise is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Donabate to Portlaoise.
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