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How to get fromBalbriggan to Portlaoiseby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Balbriggan to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Balbriggan to Dublin Connollytrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    2h 36m
    €13–20

  2. Line 101 bus, line 782 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 19 to Heuston Stationbus bus 782
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    3h
    €22–40

  3. Drive  117.4 km

    1. Drive from Balbriggan to Portlaoisecar car 117.4 km
    1h 17m
    €21–30

  4. Line 101 bus, bus via Airport Zone 16

    1. Take the bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 726
    3h 13m
    €21–30

  5. Line 101 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Busárasbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 735
    4h 5m
    €20–27

Balbriggan to Portlaoise by train and tram

Calendar201Weekly Services
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 119.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Balbriggan, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

You can take a train from Balbriggan to Portlaoise via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Airport Zone 16 in around 3h 13m.

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