What is the cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Portstewart?

The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Portstewart is to train which costs £35 - £55 and takes 6h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Portstewart?

The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Portstewart is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Portlaoise and Portstewart?

No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Portstewart. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Portstewart Promenade via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Portlaoise to Portstewart?

The distance between Portlaoise and Portstewart is 233 miles. The road distance is 175.8 miles.

How do I travel from Portlaoise to Portstewart without a car?

The best way to get from Portlaoise to Portstewart without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs £35 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Portlaoise to Portstewart?

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Portlaoise to Portstewart, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portlaoise to Portstewart bus from?

Portlaoise to Portstewart bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.

Train or bus from Portlaoise to Portstewart?

The best way to get from Portlaoise to Portstewart is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Portlaoise to Portstewart bus arrive?

Portlaoise to Portstewart bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 16 station.

Can I drive from Portlaoise to Portstewart?

Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Portstewart is 176 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Portlaoise to Portstewart.

Where can I stay near Portstewart?

There are 764+ hotels available in Portstewart.

Portlaoise to Portstewart - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Portstewart by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain 200 / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
6h 54m
£36–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 726
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
7h 59m
Drive 174.8 mi
1. Drive from Portlaoise to Portstewartcar 174.8 mi
4h 19m
£43–62
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Eden Quaybus 735
2. Take the bus from Custom House Quay to Grand Central Stationbus 785
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
7h 59m
£38–149

Portlaoise to Portstewart by train, tram, foot, and bus

124Weekly Services

6h 54mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Portlaoise to Portstewart.

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Distance: 231.2 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Portstewart, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Portlaoise to Portstewart Promenade via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Portstewart Promenade via Dublin Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Bridge Street, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 7h 59m.

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