There are 4 ways to get from Sandyford to Portlaoise by tram, train, bus, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Kilmacud to WestmorelandGreen
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoiseIc / ...
2h 12m€11–16Bus
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Portlaoise JFL Avenue726
2h 19m€16–24Drive 88.9 km
- Drive from Sandyford to Portlaoise88.9 km
1h 1m€16–22Line 11 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Blackthorn Road to Westmoreland Street11
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue735
3h 29m€13–17
Sandyford to Portlaoise by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sandyford to Portlaoise is to tram and train which costs €10 - €17 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Sandyford to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs €15 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Sandyford to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Wesley College and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Sandyford to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Kilmacud and arriving at Portlaoise via Abbey Street and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Sandyford and Portlaoise is 92 km. The road distance is 88.9 km.
The best way to get from Sandyford to Portlaoise without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 12m and costs €10 - €17.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Sandyford to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Sandyford to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Red Cow Luas station.
Sandyford to Portlaoise train services, operated by Luas, depart from Kilmacud station.
Sandyford to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
What companies run services between Sandyford, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Red Cow Luas to Portlaoise JFL Avenue hourly. Tickets cost €10–14 and the journey takes 1h 40m. J.J.Kavanagh & Sons also services this route every 4 hours.
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- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- info@luas.ie
- Website
- luas.ie
Tram from Kilmacud to Westmoreland
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Luas
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Blackthorn Road to Westmoreland Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
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More Questions & Answers
Sandyford to Portlaoise train services, operated by Luas, arrive at Westmoreland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sandyford to Portlaoise is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Sandyford to Portlaoise.
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