There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Banbridge by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Kenlis Streetbus X1
4h 14mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Newrytrain Ic / ...
4h 35m£20–29Drive 123.5 mi
- Drive from Portlaoise to Banbridgecar 123.5 mi
2h 21m£31–44Train, bus
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Kenlis Streetbus X1
4h 17m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Banbridge is to train which costs £19 - £30 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Banbridge is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Banbridge. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Kenlis Street via Dublin Airport T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Banbridge. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Newry via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Banbridge is 135 miles. The road distance is 124.2 miles.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Banbridge without a car is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Portlaoise to Banbridge, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Banbridge bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Banbridge train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Banbridge is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £19 - £30 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Banbridge, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon, Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kenlis Street via Airport Zone 16 and Dublin Airport T1 in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Banbridge Bus Station via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Newry, Newry Train Station, and Newry Bus Station in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £6–10
Train from Dublin Connolly to Newry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £8–13
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £6–10
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Newry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- £8–12
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Kenlis Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Kenlis Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Banbridge bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Portlaoise to Banbridge train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Banbridge is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Portlaoise to Banbridge.
There are 276+ hotels available in Banbridge.