There are 4 ways to get from Drumcondra to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Drumcondra to Cherry Orchardtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Cherry Orchard to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
1h 43m€9–14Bus
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
2h 48m€10–13Drive 86.4 km
- Drive from Drumcondra to Portlaoisecar 86.4 km
1h 1m€15–22Bus via Newbridge
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Ladytownbus 126 / ...
- Take the bus from Ladytown to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
3h 17m€11–14
Drumcondra to Portlaoise by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Drumcondra to Portlaoise is to bus which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Drumcondra to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Drumcondra to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Botanic Ave and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Drumcondra to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Drumcondra and arriving at Portlaoise via Cherry Orchard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Drumcondra and Portlaoise is 86 km. The road distance is 86.4 km.
The best way to get from Drumcondra to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €9 - €15.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Drumcondra to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Drumcondra to Portlaoise bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from George's Quay station.
Drumcondra to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drumcondra station.
The best way to get from Drumcondra to Portlaoise is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €9 - €15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 48m.
What companies run services between Drumcondra, IE-D, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a train from Drumcondra to Portlaoise via Cherry Orchard in around 1h 43m. 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 Drumcondra to Cherry Orchard
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Cherry Orchard to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Drumcondra to Portlaoise bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Drumcondra to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cherry Orchard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drumcondra to Portlaoise is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Drumcondra to Portlaoise.
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