There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Sandyford by train, tram, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the tram from Marlborough to Kilmacudtram Green
1h 54m€10–16Bus via Marlborough
cheapest- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
2h 13m€8–13Drive 88.5 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Sandyfordcar 88.5 km
1h 1m€15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Red Cow Luasbus 726
2h 52m€11–18
Portlaoise to Sandyford by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Sandyford is to bus via Marlborough which costs €8 - €13 and takes 2h 13m.
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 Ave and arriving at Eden Quay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
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 54m.
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 54m and costs €10 - €17.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Portlaoise to Sandyford, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Sandyford bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Sandyford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise to Sandyford bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Sandyford, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- info@luas.ie
- Website
- Luas
Tram from Marlborough to Kilmacud
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Luas
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- 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
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €8–12
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Booking & Getting There
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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