There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to County Laois 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 / ...
5h 13m€32–47Bus 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
6h 3m€30–158Drive 249.6 km
- Drive from Belfast to County Laoiscar 249.6 km
2h 56m€45–64Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
6h 24m€31–166
Belfast to County Laois by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to County Laois is to bus which costs €30 - €170 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to County Laois is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to County Laois. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 11 and arriving at Clonenagh National School via Airport Zone 16 and Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to County Laois. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Portlaoise via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Belfast and County Laois is 278 km. The road distance is 249.6 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to County Laois without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Belfast to County Laois, including transfers.
Belfast to County Laois bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Belfast to County Laois train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to County Laois is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €30 - €160 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and County Laois, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Clonenagh National School via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Portlaoise, and Portlaoise Stn in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Clonenagh National School via Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 16, and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 6h 3m.
- 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
- €21–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–160
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to County Laois bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Belfast to County Laois train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to County Laois is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Belfast to County Laois.
There are 71+ hotels available in County Laois.