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

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There are 5 ways to get from Monaghan to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 32
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    3h 43m
    €28–50

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 32
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 726
    4h 17m
    €26–39

  3. Bus, train via Dundalk

    1. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Dundalk Bus Stnbus bus 162
    2. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    4h 21m
    €45–65

  4. Drive 165.1 km

    1. Drive from Monaghan to Portlaoisecar car 165.1 km
    2h 39m
    €29–41

  5. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Monaghan SC to Nassau Streetbus bus 180
    2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 735
    4h 51m

Monaghan to Portlaoise by bus and train

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Airport Zone 16 in around 4h 17m.

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