There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Portarlington 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 Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
3h 38m€23–34Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Newbridgebus 726
5h 31m€13–138Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
3h 47m€28–146Drive 208.6 km
- Drive from Belfast to Portarlingtoncar 208.6 km
2h 45m€39–57
Belfast to Portarlington by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Portarlington is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Portarlington is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Portarlington. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 11 and arriving at Portarlington via Airport Zone 16 and Newbridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Portarlington. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Portarlington via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Belfast and Portarlington is 249 km. The road distance is 208.6 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Portarlington without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Belfast to Portarlington, including transfers.
Belfast to Portarlington bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Belfast to Portarlington train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Portarlington is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €140 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Portarlington, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Portarlington via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Portarlington via Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 16, and Newbridge in around 5h 31m.
- 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
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–130
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Newbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €6–9
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Booking & Getting There
Belfast to Portarlington bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Belfast to Portarlington train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Portarlington is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Belfast to Portarlington.
There are 112+ hotels available in Portarlington.