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

The cheapest way to get from Lisburn to Portlaoise is to bus which costs €12 - €18 and takes 4h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lisburn to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Lisburn and Portlaoise?

No, there is no direct bus from Lisburn to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Sprucefield Shopping Centre and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Lisburn and Portlaoise?

No, there is no direct train from Lisburn to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Lisburn and arriving at Portlaoise via Portadown, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Lisburn to Portlaoise?

The distance between Lisburn and Portlaoise is 239 km. The road distance is 225.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lisburn to Portlaoise without a car is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs €12 - €18.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Lisburn to Portlaoise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lisburn to Portlaoise bus from?

Lisburn to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Sprucefield Shopping Centre station.

Where do I catch the Lisburn to Portlaoise train from?

Lisburn to Portlaoise train services, operated by Translink, depart from Portadown station.

Train or bus from Lisburn to Portlaoise?

The best way to get from Lisburn to Portlaoise is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs €12 - €18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Lisburn to Portlaoise bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lisburn to Portlaoise train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lisburn to Portlaoise?

Yes, the driving distance between Lisburn to Portlaoise is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Lisburn to Portlaoise.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 68+ hotels available in Portlaoise.

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There are 3 ways to get from Lisburn to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Sprucefield Shopping Centre to Dublin Airport T2bus X1
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
4h 24m
€12–18
Train
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
4h 26m
€25–37
Drive 225.4 km
1. Drive from Lisburn to Portlaoisecar 225.4 km
2h 41m
€42–60

Lisburn to Portlaoise by bus

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Distance: 238.6 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Sprucefield Shopping Centre to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Dublin Airport T2 and Airport Zone 16 in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lisburn to Portlaoise via Portadown, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 26m.

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