There are 5 ways to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Portlaoise by train, bus, rideshare, 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 34m€32–46Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
cheapest- 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
5h 20m€31–157Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Belfast City-BHD to Portlaoise243.3 km
2h 51mDrive 243.3 km
- Drive from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Portlaoisecar 243.3 km
2h 51m€43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
6h 17m€32–163
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Portlaoise by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Portlaoise is to bus which costs €30 - €170 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from George Best Belfast City Airport and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Portlaoise via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Portlaoise is 273 km. The road distance is 243.3 km.
The best way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Portlaoise is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €30 - €160 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Belfast City Airport (BHD), Northern Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a bus from George Best Belfast City Airport to Portlaoise via Grand Central Station Stand 10, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Best Belfast City Airport to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 16 in around 5h 20m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–150
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €10–14
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Belfast City-BHD to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Portlaoise is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Portlaoise.
There are 73+ hotels available in Portlaoise.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Portlaoise. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.