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

The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Portstewart is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 7h 59m.

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 Ave and arriving at Portstewart Promenade via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Portlaoise and Portstewart?

No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Portstewart. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Coleraine via Cherry Orchard, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Portlaoise to Portstewart?

The distance between Portlaoise and Portstewart is 234 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 36m and costs £40 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m 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 Ave station.

Where do I catch the Portlaoise to Portstewart train from?

Portlaoise to Portstewart train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.

Train or bus from Portlaoise to Portstewart?

The best way to get from Portlaoise to Portstewart is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £40 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Portlaoise to Portstewart bus arrive?

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

Where does the Portlaoise to Portstewart train arrive?

Portlaoise to Portstewart train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cherry Orchard 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 727+ hotels available in Portstewart.

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

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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 Cherry Orchardtrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
6h 36m
£40–58
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus 726
2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
7h 59m
£27–38
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
2. Take the bus from Custom Hse Quay to Grand Central Stationbus 785
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
7h 46m
£38–149
Drive 174.8 mi
1. Drive from Portlaoise to Portstewartcar 174.8 mi
4h 19m
£44–63

Portlaoise to Portstewart by train and bus

186Weekly Services

6h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 232.8 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

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 Grand Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 6h 36m. 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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