There are 4 ways to get from Belfast International Airport 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 55m€40–57Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Belfast International Airport to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
6h€24–32Bus via Grand Central Station Stand 11
- 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 41m€39–168Drive 243.9 km
- Drive from Belfast International Airport to Portlaoisecar 243.9 km
3h 1m€43–63
Belfast International Airport to Portlaoise by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast International Airport to Portlaoise is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Belfast International Airport to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast International Airport to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Belfast International Airport and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast International Airport 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 55m.
The distance between Belfast International Airport and Portlaoise is 296 km. The road distance is 243.9 km.
The best way to get from Belfast International Airport to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Belfast International Airport to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Belfast International Airport to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Belfast International Airport to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast International Airport to Portlaoise is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus via Grand Central Station Stand 11, which costs €35 - €170 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Belfast International Airport, 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.
- 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/
- 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/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Belfast International Airport to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast International Airport to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Belfast International Airport to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast International Airport to Portlaoise is 244 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Belfast International Airport to Portlaoise.
There are 72+ hotels available in Portlaoise.