What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Portlaoise?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Portlaoise is to bus via Dublin which costs €25 - €35 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Portlaoise?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Portlaoise?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland station to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 11 and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Northern Ireland and Portlaoise?

No, there is no direct train from Northern Ireland to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Belfast Great Central and arriving at Portlaoise via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Portlaoise?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Portlaoise is 264 km. The road distance is 237.4 km.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Portlaoise without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €24 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Portlaoise?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Northern Ireland to Portlaoise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Portlaoise bus from?

Northern Ireland to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Portlaoise train from?

Northern Ireland to Portlaoise train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Great Central station.

Train or bus from Northern Ireland to Portlaoise?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Portlaoise is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €160 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Portlaoise bus arrive?

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

Where does the Northern Ireland to Portlaoise train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Northern Ireland to Portlaoise?

Yes, the driving distance between Northern Ireland to Portlaoise is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Northern Ireland to Portlaoise.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 24+ hotels available in Portlaoise.

Northern Ireland to Portlaoise - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
3h 45m
€25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 726
4h 39m
€30–152
Drive 237.4 km
1. Drive from Belfast to Portlaoisecar 237.4 km
2h 47m
€42–60
Bus via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 735
5h 10m
€26–35

Northern Ireland to Portlaoise by train and tram

171Weekly Services

3h 45mAverage Duration

€25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Northern Ireland to Portlaoise.

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Distance: 264.1 km
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Portlaoise via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Dublin Airport T2 and Dublin Airport Zone 16 in around 4h 39m.

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