There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Drogheda by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
2h 28m€19–27Bus via Dublin
cheapest- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
- Take the bus from Cumberland Street N to George's Streetbus 901
3h 32m€16–19Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Busbus 100X
2h 46m€20–32Drive 119.5 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Droghedacar 119.5 km
1h 36m€22–31Train, bus
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 782
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to St Mary's Hospitalbus 101
3h 20m€23–40
Portlaoise to Drogheda by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Drogheda is to bus via Dublin which costs €16 - €19 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Drogheda is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Drogheda Bus via Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Drogheda via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Drogheda is 135 km. The road distance is 119.5 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Drogheda without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €19 - €28.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Portlaoise to Drogheda, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Drogheda bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Drogheda is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €19 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Drogheda, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Drogheda via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Drogheda Bus via Airport Zone 16 and Airport Zone 13 in around 2h 46m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Connolly to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €10–14
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–18
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to St Mary's Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–18
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- customerrelations@dublinexpress.ie
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Heuston Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–11
- Website
- Dublin Express
- customerservices@terravision.eu
- Website
- TERRAVISION
Bus from Heuston Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- TERRAVISION
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- info@matthews.ie
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
Bus from Cumberland Street N to George's Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
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Booking & Getting There
Portlaoise to Drogheda bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Portlaoise to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Drogheda is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Portlaoise to Drogheda.
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