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How to get fromPortlaoise to Malin Headby train, car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Portlaoise to Malin Head by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train 200 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Castlerocktrain train
    4. Drive from Castlerock to Malin Headcar car
    8h 6m
    €54–79

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Carndonaghbus bus 933A / ...
    9h 43m
    €36–51

  3. Drive 310.1 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Malin Headcar car 310.1 km
    4h 24m
    €53–76

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train 200 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Carndonaghbus bus 933A / ...
    9h 49m
    €41–56

  5. Train, bus via Londonderry County Borough

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train 200 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Derry Londonderry Bus Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    10h 23m

  6. Bus via Letterkenny

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Eden Quaybus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus bus 32
    3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Malinbus bus 951
    11h 14m

Portlaoise to Malin Head by bus and foot

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration9h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Malin Head, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Malin Head via Dublin Airport Zone 16, Carndonagh, and Malin Head in around 9h 43m.

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