There are 4 ways to get from Clontarf to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
2h 6m€11–17Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
2h 59m€10–13Drive 90 km
- Drive from Clontarf to Portlaoisecar 90 km
1h 7m€16–23Bus via Newbridge
- Take the bus from Connolly Station to Ladytownbus 126 / ...
- Take the bus from Ladytown to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
3h 25m€11–14
Clontarf to Portlaoise by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Clontarf to Portlaoise is to bus which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Clontarf to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Clontarf to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Clontarf Village and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Clontarf to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Killester and arriving at Portlaoise via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Clontarf and Portlaoise is 89 km. The road distance is 90 km.
The best way to get from Clontarf to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €10 - €17.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Clontarf to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Clontarf to Portlaoise bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from George's Quay station.
Clontarf to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Clontarf to Portlaoise is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €10 - €17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Clontarf, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Ave every 4 hours. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- 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
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Connolly Station to Ladytown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Ladytown to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €5–8
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Booking & Getting There
Clontarf to Portlaoise bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Clontarf to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clontarf to Portlaoise is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Clontarf to Portlaoise.
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