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How to get fromBelfast to Abbeyleixby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Abbeyleix by train, bus, 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 Re / ...
    5h 11m
    €33–47

  2. Bus via Dublin

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 735
    6h 38m
    €14–20

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 726
    5h 37m
    €31–145

  4. Drive  250.4 km

    1. Drive from Belfast to Abbeyleixcar car 250.4 km
    2h 53m
    €46–66

Belfast to Abbeyleix by train, tram, and bus

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Abbeyleix, Ireland?

You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Abbeyleix via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Portlaoise, and Portlaoise Stn in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Abbeyleix via Terminal 1 Zone 1, Airport Zone 16, and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 5h 37m.

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