There are 4 ways to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
4h 47m€38–55Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
6h 3m€44–178Drive 248.2 km
- Drive from Antrim, County Antrim to Portlaoisecar 248.2 km
3h 5m€44–64Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
6h 29m€38–172
Antrim, County Antrim to Portlaoise by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Portlaoise is to bus which costs €35 - €180 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Antrim, County Antrim to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Antrim Buscentre and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via Belfast International Airport, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Antrim, County Antrim to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Antrim and arriving at Portlaoise via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Antrim, County Antrim and Portlaoise is 299 km. The road distance is 248.2 km.
The best way to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Antrim, County Antrim to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Antrim, County Antrim to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Portlaoise is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €40 - €180 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Antrim, County Antrim, Northern Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a train from Antrim to Portlaoise via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Antrim Buscentre to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Belfast International Airport, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 16 in around 6h 3m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–150
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €10–14
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Antrim, County Antrim to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Antrim, County Antrim to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Antrim, County Antrim to Portlaoise is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Antrim, County Antrim to Portlaoise.
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