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How to get fromDonegal to Portlaoiseby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Donegal to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Busárasbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    5h 48m
    €37–51

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 726
    6h 12m
    €35–50

  3. Bus, train via Sligo

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 64
    2. Take the train from Sligo to Maynoothtrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    6h 16m
    €39–58

  4. Drive 228.2 km

    1. Drive from Donegal to Portlaoisecar car 228.2 km
    3h 11m
    €39–56

  5. Bus via Enniskillen

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillenbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 735
    7h 38m

Donegal to Portlaoise by bus, tram, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Donegal to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Airport Zone 16 in around 6h 12m.

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