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How to get fromBelfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Portlaoiseby train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Portlaoise by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    4h 55m
    €40–57

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Belfast International Airport to The Gresham Hotelbus bus 705x
    2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 735
    6h
    €24–32

  3. Bus via Grand Central Station Stand 11

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 726
    5h 41m
    €39–168

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Belfast (Aldergrove)-BFS to Portlaoiserideshare rideshare 244 km
    3h 1m

  5. Drive 244 km

    1. Drive from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Portlaoisecar car 244 km
    3h 1m
    €43–62

Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Portlaoise by bus, train, and tram

Calendar294Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Portlaoise.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 296.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS), Northern Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Belfast International Airport to Portlaoise via Grand Central Station Stand 10, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Belfast International Airport to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 16 in around 5h 41m.

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