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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portlaoise is to fly and train which costs €60 - €180 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Portlaoise is to fly and train which takes 5h 54m and costs €60 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Portlaoise?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Durham Street and Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Portlaoise?

The distance between Edinburgh and Portlaoise is 445 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portlaoise without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 13h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Edinburgh to Portlaoise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Portlaoise bus from?

Edinburgh to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Portlaoise bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 66+ hotels available in Portlaoise.

Edinburgh to Portlaoise - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Portlaoise by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
5h 54m
€63–175
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)EDI - ORK
2. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoise
7h 29m
€61–180
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Zone 14785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenue726
13h 3m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Portlaoise
7h 33m
€109–294
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
6h 40m
€73–249
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
8h 10m
€73–153
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
8h 1m
€77–206
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoiseIc / ...
13h 15m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenue726
13h 27m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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1h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 445.1 km
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Portlaoise. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, take the bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Portlaoise. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Durham Street, Dublin Airport Zone 14, and Dublin Airport Zone 16 in around 13h 3m.

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