There are 4 ways to get from County Cavan to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Knocknagillagh to Dublin Busárasbus 109X
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
3h 56m€29–41Drive 122.2 km
cheapest- Drive from County Cavan to Portlaoisecar 122.2 km
1h 51m€21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Knocknagillagh to Dublin Busárasbus 109X
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
4h 38m€27–37Bus via Newbridge
- Take the bus from Knocknagillagh to Dublin Busárasbus
- Take the bus from Connolly Station to Toughers Ind Estatebus 126
- Take the bus from Toughers Ind Estate to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
5h 9m€28–38
County Cavan to Portlaoise by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from County Cavan to Portlaoise is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from County Cavan to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from County Cavan to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Knocknagillagh and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between County Cavan and Portlaoise is 187 km. The road distance is 122.2 km.
The best way to get from County Cavan to Portlaoise without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 56m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from County Cavan to Portlaoise, including transfers.
County Cavan to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Knocknagillagh station.
County Cavan to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Dublin Busáras station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Cavan to Portlaoise is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from County Cavan to Portlaoise.
There are 72+ hotels available in Portlaoise.
What companies run services between County Cavan, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Knocknagillagh to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Dublin Busáras and George's Quay in around 4h 38m.
- 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 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Knocknagillagh to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–27
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–27
Bus from Knocknagillagh to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–27
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–27
Bus from Knocknagillagh to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–27
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–27
- 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 Toughers Ind Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- 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 Toughers Ind Estate to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €5–8
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