There are 6 ways to get from Wicklow to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Grand Hotel to Beresford Place740A
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoiseIc / ...
2h 46m€24–34Train
cheapest- Take the train from Wicklow to Tara StreetIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoiseIc / ...
3h 1m€14–21Bus, train via Colley Row
- Take the bus from Colley Row to Dublin Busáras133
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoiseIc / ...
3h 30m€17–25Drive 105.7 km
- Drive from Wicklow to Portlaoise105.7 km
1h 28m€18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Hotel to Beresford Place740A
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue735
3h 32m€25–34Bus via Newbridge
- Take the bus from Colley Row to Naas183
- Take the bus from Toughers Ind Estate to Portlaoise JFL Avenue726
3h 55m
Wicklow to Portlaoise by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wicklow to Portlaoise is to train which costs €14 - €22 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Wicklow to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Wicklow to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Grand Hotel and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Wicklow to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Wicklow and arriving at Portlaoise via Abbey Street and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Wicklow and Portlaoise is 133 km. The road distance is 105.7 km.
The best way to get from Wicklow to Portlaoise without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 46m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Wicklow to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Wicklow to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, depart from Grand Hotel station.
Wicklow to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Wicklow station.
The best way to get from Wicklow to Portlaoise is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €14 - €22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €35 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Wicklow, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a train from Wicklow to Portlaoise via Tara Street, Abbey Street, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Hotel to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Beresford Place and George's Quay in around 3h 32m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Wicklow to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from Grand Hotel to Beresford Place
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Colley Row to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- 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
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Colley Row to Naas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Toughers Ind Estate to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Wicklow to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, arrive at Beresford Place station.
Wicklow to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wicklow to Portlaoise is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Wicklow to Portlaoise.
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