There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Portstewart by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
6h 28m£36–54Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
- Take the bus from Custom Hse Quay to Grand Central Stationbus 785
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
7h 43m£35–155Drive 174.8 mi
- Drive from Portlaoise to Portstewartcar 174.8 mi
4h 19m£43–61Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
- Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
7h 59m
Portlaoise to Portstewart by train, tram, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Portstewart is to bus and train which costs £35 - £160 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Portstewart is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £40 - £65.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Portstewart. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Coleraine via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Portstewart is 233 miles. The road distance is 175.8 miles.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Portstewart without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £35 - £55.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Portlaoise to Portstewart, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Portstewart bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Portstewart train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Portstewart is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 59m.
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 Grand Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Portstewart Promenade via Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Bridge Street, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 7h 59m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £6–10
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £13–19
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- customerrelations@dublinexpress.ie
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Custom Hse Quay to Grand Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–130
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- £8–12
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Translink
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Portstewart bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Portlaoise to Portstewart train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Portstewart is 176 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Portlaoise to Portstewart.
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