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How to get fromGlasgow to Portlaoiseby plane, train, busferry, car, car ferry or bus

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

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  1. Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    5h 11m
    €51–153

  2. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    10h 24m

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Portlaoisecar car
    6h 43m
    €102–167

  4. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    6h
    €52–166

  5. Fly Glasgow Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane GLA - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    7h 12m
    €69–161

  6. Fly Glasgow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane GLA - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    6h 55m
    €73–200

  7. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    8h 2m
    €67–144

  8. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus bus 726
    11h 14m

  9. Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin

    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus X1
    3. Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus bus 735
    12h 6m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Portlaoise. However, you can take the line 500 shuttle to Glasgow Airport, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) 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 vehicle from Glasgow Buchanan to Portlaoise via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 10h 24m.

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