There are 3 ways to get from Portlaoise to Birdhill by train, bus, or car
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Portlaoise to Birdhill by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Birdhill is to train which costs €10 - €15 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Birdhill is to drive which takes 55 min and costs €15 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Birdhill. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Birdhill via Nenagh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Birdhill. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Birdhill via Ballybrophy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Birdhill is 93 km. The road distance is 90.5 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Birdhill without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €10 - €15.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Portlaoise to Birdhill, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Birdhill bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Birdhill train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballybrophy station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Birdhill is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €10 - €15. Alternatively, you can bus and line 323 bus, which costs €14 - €21 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Birdhill, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Ballybrophy to Birdhill twice daily. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Birdhill via Nenagh in around 2h 41m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Ballybrophy to Birdhill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Nenagh to Birdhill
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Birdhill bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Nenagh station.
Portlaoise to Birdhill train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Birdhill station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Birdhill is 90 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Portlaoise to Birdhill.
There are 120+ hotels available in Birdhill.



