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

The cheapest way to get from Holywood to Portlaoise is to bus via Dublin which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holywood to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Holywood and Portlaoise?

No, there is no direct bus from Holywood station to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Holywood Police Station and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Holywood and Portlaoise?

No, there is no direct train from Holywood to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Holywood and arriving at Portlaoise via Belfast Great Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Holywood to Portlaoise?

The distance between Holywood and Portlaoise is 274 km. The road distance is 246.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Holywood to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €30 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Holywood to Portlaoise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holywood to Portlaoise bus from?

Holywood to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 12.

Where do I catch the Holywood to Portlaoise train from?

Holywood to Portlaoise train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Great Central station.

Train or bus from Holywood to Portlaoise?

The best way to get from Holywood to Portlaoise is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Holywood to Portlaoise bus arrive?

Holywood to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.

Where does the Holywood to Portlaoise train arrive?

Holywood to Portlaoise train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.

Can I drive from Holywood to Portlaoise?

Yes, the driving distance between Holywood to Portlaoise is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Holywood to Portlaoise.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 64+ hotels available in Portlaoise.

Holywood to Portlaoise - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Holywood to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
4h 36m
€30–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 726
5h 40m
Drive 246.4 km
1. Drive from Holywood to Portlaoisecar 246.4 km
2h 53m
€43–62
Bus via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 735
6h 15m
€31–44

Holywood to Portlaoise by train and tram

171Weekly Services

4h 36mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 274.1 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Holywood, Northern Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

You can take a train from Holywood to Portlaoise via Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holywood Police Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Donegall Square West, Grand Central Station Stand 12, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 16 in around 5h 40m.

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