There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Skerries by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain 200 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Skerriestrain Re / ...
2h 39m€12–19Train, line 33 bus
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain 200 / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey Street Lower to Skerriesbus 33 / ...
3h 32m€12–16Drive 115 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Skerriescar 115 km
1h 18m€20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 15 to Skerriesbus 33A
3h 50m€14–19
Portlaoise to Skerries by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Skerries is to train and line 33 bus which costs €12 - €17 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Skerries is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Skerries. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Skerries via Dublin Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Skerries. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Skerries via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Skerries is 113 km. The road distance is 115 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Skerries without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €12 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Portlaoise to Skerries, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Skerries bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Skerries train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Skerries is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €12 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €19 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Skerries, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Skerries via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Busáras, and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Skerries via Dublin Airport Zone 16 and Dublin Airport Zone 15 in around 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Connolly to Skerries
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–6
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Abbey Street Lower to Skerries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 15 to Skerries
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Skerries bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 16 station.
Portlaoise to Skerries train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Skerries is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Portlaoise to Skerries.
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