There are 6 ways to get from Donegal to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Busárasbus 30
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
5h 40m€37–51Bus, train via Sligo #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stationbus 64
- Take the train from Sligo to Maynoothtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoisetrain 202 / ...
6h 51m€33–56Bus, train via Sligo
- Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stationbus 64
- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
6h 43m€35–60Drive 228.2 km
- Drive from Donegal to Portlaoisecar 228.2 km
3h 11m€39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 30
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 726
6h 12m€37–52Bus via Enniskillen
- Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillenbus 30
- Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus 30 / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 735
7h 33m
Donegal to Portlaoise by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Portlaoise is to bus and train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Donegal to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Donegal and Portlaoise is 330 km. The road distance is 228.2 km.
The best way to get from Donegal to Portlaoise without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 40m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Donegal to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Donegal to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.
Donegal to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donegal to Portlaoise is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Donegal to Portlaoise.
There are 64+ hotels available in Portlaoise.
What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Donegal to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Dublin Airport Zone 16 in around 6h 12m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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 Sligo to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Sligo to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–24
Train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Donegal to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Donegal to Enniskillen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- 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/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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