There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Sandyford by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
- Take the tram from Marlborough to KilmacudGreen
1h 53m€10–16Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Eden Quay735
2h 14m€11–17Drive 88.5 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Sandyford88.5 km
1h 1m€15–22Bus via Red Cow Luas
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Red Cow Luas726
2h 40m€17–24
Portlaoise to Sandyford by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Sandyford is to train and tram which costs €10 - €17 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Sandyford is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Sandyford. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Wesley College via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Sandyford. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Kilmacud via Heuston and Marlborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Sandyford is 92 km. The road distance is 88.5 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Sandyford without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 53m and costs €10 - €17.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Portlaoise to Sandyford, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Sandyford bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Sandyford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise to Sandyford bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Sandyford, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Eden Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost €10–14 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- info@luas.ie
- Website
- luas.ie
Tram from Marlborough to Kilmacud
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Luas
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Sandyford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Sandyford is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Portlaoise to Sandyford.
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