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How to get fromPortlaoise to Balbrigganby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Balbriggantrain train Re / ...
    2h 44m
    €13–19

  2. Train, bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 782
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Balbrigganbus bus 101
    2h 52m
    €22–39

  3. Drive  116.1 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Balbriggancar car 116.1 km
    1h 15m
    €21–30

  4. Bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Balbrigganbus bus 101
    2h 54m
    €21–31

  5. Bus, line 101 bus via Eden Quay

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Balbrigganbus bus 101
    3h 21m
    €20–28

Portlaoise to Balbriggan by train and tram

Calendar196Weekly Services
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 119.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Balbriggan via Airport Zone 16 and Airport Zone 13 in around 2h 54m.

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