There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Balbriggan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to BalbrigganIc / ...
2h 32m€13–19Train, bus, line 101 bus
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1782
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Balbriggan101
2h 54m€28–41Drive 116.1 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Balbriggan116.1 km
1h 15m€20–29Bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16726
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Balbriggan101
2h 54m€16–24Bus, line 101 bus via Eden Quay
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Eden Quay735
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Balbriggan101
3h 21m€16–23
Portlaoise to Balbriggan by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Balbriggan is to train which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Balbriggan is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Balbriggan via Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Balbriggan via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Balbriggan is 119 km. The road distance is 116.1 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Balbriggan without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Portlaoise to Balbriggan, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Balbriggan is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs €15 - €24 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Balbriggan, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Balbriggan via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Balbriggan via Dublin Airport Zone 16 and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 2h 54m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Connolly to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–10
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heuston Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16
- 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 Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 16 station.
Portlaoise to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Balbriggan is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Portlaoise to Balbriggan.
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