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How to get fromLifford to Portlaoiseby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lifford to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lifford to Airport Zone 16bus bus 932 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    5h 16m
    €34–53

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lifford to Airport Zone 16bus bus 932 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 726
    5h 24m
    €32–42

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Londonderry to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    7h 4m
    €51–75

  4. Drive 237.4 km

    1. Drive from Lifford to Portlaoisecar car 237.4 km
    3h 12m
    €41–60

  5. Bus via Strabane Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Strabane Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X3
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 726
    5h 34m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lifford to Dublin Busárasbus bus 32
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    5h 53m
    €34–49

Lifford to Portlaoise by bus and train

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Lifford, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

You can take a vehicle from Lifford to Portlaoise via Londonderry, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lifford to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Airport Zone 16 in around 5h 24m.

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