There are 4 ways to get from County Laois to Dundalk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
3h 21m€25–36Bus via Dublin
cheapest- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
- Take the bus from Cumberland Street N to Marshes Shop Cntrbus 900 / ...
5h 2m€18–24Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus 100X
4h 31m€24–40Drive 166.5 km
- Drive from County Laois to Dundalkcar 166.5 km
2h 6m€29–41
County Laois to Dundalk by bus, train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from County Laois to Dundalk is to bus via Dublin which costs €17 - €24 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from County Laois to Dundalk is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from County Laois to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Clonenagh National School and arriving at Stapleton Place via Portlaoise JFL Ave and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from County Laois to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between County Laois and Dundalk is 185 km. The road distance is 166.5 km.
The best way to get from County Laois to Dundalk without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from County Laois to Dundalk, including transfers.
County Laois to Dundalk bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
County Laois to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from County Laois to Dundalk is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between County Laois, Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Clonenagh National School to Dundalk via Portlaoise Stn, Portlaoise, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clonenagh National School to Stapleton Place via Portlaoise JFL Ave, Airport Zone 16, and Airport Zone 13 in around 4h 31m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- 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 Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16
- 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 Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- [email protected]
- Website
- matthews.ie
Bus from Cumberland Street N to Marshes Shop Cntr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://matthews.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
County Laois to Dundalk bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
County Laois to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Laois to Dundalk is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from County Laois to Dundalk.
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