What is the cheapest way to get from County Laois to Belfast?

The cheapest way to get from County Laois to Belfast is to bus via Dublin which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from County Laois to Belfast?

The fastest way to get from County Laois to Belfast is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between County Laois and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from County Laois to Belfast station. However, there are services departing from Clonenagh National School and arriving at Grand Central Station Stand 11 via Portlaoise JFL Ave and Dublin Airport T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

Is there a direct train between County Laois and Belfast?

No, there is no direct train from County Laois to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Belfast Grand Central via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from County Laois to Belfast?

The distance between County Laois and Belfast is 174 miles. The road distance is 156.3 miles.

How do I travel from County Laois to Belfast without a car?

The best way to get from County Laois to Belfast without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £27 - £45.

How long does it take to get from County Laois to Belfast?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from County Laois to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the County Laois to Belfast bus from?

County Laois to Belfast bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.

Where do I catch the County Laois to Belfast train from?

County Laois to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.

Train or bus from County Laois to Belfast?

The best way to get from County Laois to Belfast is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £27 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £140 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the County Laois to Belfast bus arrive?

County Laois to Belfast bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.

Where does the County Laois to Belfast train arrive?

County Laois to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from County Laois to Belfast?

Yes, the driving distance between County Laois to Belfast is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from County Laois to Belfast.

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County Laois to Belfast - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from County Laois to Belfast by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
4h 35m
£27–41
Bus via Dublin
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
2. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast Glengallbus 705x
6h 27m
£20–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus 726
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
5h 18m
£24–136
Drive 155.4 mi
1. Drive from County Laois to Belfastcar 155.4 mi
2h 56m
£39–56

County Laois to Belfast by bus, train, and tram

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Distance: 172.6 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between County Laois, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Clonenagh National School to Belfast Grand Central via Portlaoise Stn, Portlaoise, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clonenagh National School to Grand Central Station Stand 11 via Portlaoise JFL Ave, Airport Zone 16, and Dublin Airport T1 in around 5h 18m.

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