There are 5 ways to get from Ireland to Portlaoise by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
1h 26m€10–14Bus
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 735
1h 35m€10–14Drive 84.3 km
- Drive from Dublin to Portlaoisecar 84.3 km
59 min€15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dublin to Portlaoisetaxi 84.3 km
59 min€120–150Bus via Newbridge
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Toughers Ind Estatebus 126 / ...
- Take the bus from Toughers Ind Estate to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 726
3h 16m€14–18
Ireland to Portlaoise by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Portlaoise is to train which costs €9 - €14 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Ireland to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 59 min and costs €14 - €21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from George's Quay and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Ireland to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Abbey Street and arriving at Portlaoise via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Ireland and Portlaoise is 84 km. The road distance is 84.3 km.
The best way to get from Ireland to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs €9 - €14.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Ireland to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Ireland to Portlaoise bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from George's Quay station.
Ireland to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Ireland to Portlaoise is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs €9 - €14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €14 and takes 1h 35m.
What companies run services between Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue every 4 hours. Tickets cost €10–14 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Wellington Quay to Toughers Ind Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Toughers Ind Estate to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- €120–150
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Ireland to Portlaoise bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Ireland to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ireland to Portlaoise is 84 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Ireland to Portlaoise.
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