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

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There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Drogheda 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 Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Droghedatrain train Ic / ...
    2h 29m
    €18–27

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Busbus bus 100X
    2h 46m
    €20–32

  3. Drive  119.5 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Droghedacar car 119.5 km
    1h 36m
    €21–30

  4. Train, bus via Dublin

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Drumcondra Stn to George's Streetbus bus 901
    3h 13m
    €19–23

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to St Mary's Hospitalbus bus 101
    3h 29m
    €23–33

Portlaoise to Drogheda by train and tram

Calendar213Weekly Services
Duration2h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Portlaoise to Drogheda.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 135.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 29m

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 29m. 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.

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