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 €45 - €160 and takes 5h 32m.

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 32m and costs €45 - €160.

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 Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Portlaoise?

The distance between Edinburgh and Portlaoise is 443 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 train and ferry which takes 12h 19m and costs €200 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m 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 FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Portlaoise bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Portlaoise bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 66+ hotels available in Portlaoise.

Edinburgh to Portlaoise - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Portlaoise by plane, train, ferry, busferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
5h 32m
€45–156
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
12h 19m
€206–414
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
12h 49m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Portlaoisecar
7h 34m
€81–158
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
6h 20m
€60–183
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
7h 33m
€68–141
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
7h 21m
€66–150
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
2. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain
7h 17m
€55–190
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 726
13h 27m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 726
13h 43m

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

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Distance: 443.5 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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 2, take the bus to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Portlaoise. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Portlaoise via Warrington Bank Quay, Bangor (Gwynedd), Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 12h 19m.

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