There are 5 ways to get from Monaghan to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dublin Busáras32
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoiseIc / ...
3h 42m€23–40Bus, train via Dundalk
- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dundalk Bus Station162
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoiseIc / ...
5h 1m€31–47Drive 165.1 km
- Drive from Monaghan to Portlaoise165.1 km
2h 39m€28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 1932
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenue726
3h 58m€23–34Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Monaghan Shopping Centre to Nassau Street180
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue735
4h 52m
Monaghan to Portlaoise by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monaghan to Portlaoise is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Monaghan to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Monaghan station to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Monaghan Bus Station and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Monaghan and Portlaoise is 219 km. The road distance is 165.1 km.
The best way to get from Monaghan to Portlaoise without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 42m and costs €22 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Monaghan to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Monaghan to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Monaghan Bus Station.
Monaghan to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monaghan to Portlaoise is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Monaghan to Portlaoise.
There are 66+ hotels available in Portlaoise.
What companies run services between Monaghan, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Dublin Airport Zone 16 in around 3h 58m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dundalk Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://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
- 047-72164
- info@mcconnonsbuses.com
- Website
- mcconnonsbuses.com
Bus from Monaghan Shopping Centre to Nassau Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.mcconnonsbuses.com/
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