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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain train
    6h 50m
    £40–58

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus bus 218
    7h 59m
    £27–36

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Custom Hse Quay to Grand Central Stationbus bus 785
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain train
    7h 59m
    £38–149

  4. Drive  174.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Portstewartcar car 174.8 mi
    4h 19m
    £44–63

Portlaoise to Portstewart by train and bus

Calendar124Weekly Services
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a train from Portlaoise to Portstewart Promenade via Cherry Orchard, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Portstewart Promenade via Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, Bridge Street, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 7h 59m.

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