There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Dromod by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Longford Stationbus 73
3h 30m€14–23Train via Maynooth
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Hazelhatchtrain 200 / ...
- Take the train from Maynooth to Dromodtrain Re / ...
3h 53m€20–27Drive 116.8 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Dromodcar 116.8 km
1h 41m€20–29Train
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain 207 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dromodtrain Re / ...
4h 36m€21–31
Portlaoise to Dromod by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Dromod is to bus which costs €14 - €23 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Dromod is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Dromod. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Dromod via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Dromod is 133 km. The road distance is 116.8 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Dromod without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €14 - €23.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Portlaoise to Dromod, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Dromod train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Dromod is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €14 - €23. Alternatively, you can train via Maynooth, which costs €19 - €28 and takes 3h 53m.
Portlaoise to Dromod train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Dromod is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Portlaoise to Dromod.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Dromod, IE-LM, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Longford Station once a week. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Dromod via Hazelhatch, Hazelhatch Station, Maynooth Station, and Maynooth in around 3h 53m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Hazelhatch
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Maynooth to Dromod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dromod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Longford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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