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How to get fromDublin City to Portlaoiseby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Dublin City to Portlaoise by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    1h 12m
    €8–12

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 735
    1h 35m
    €7–10

  3. Drive 86.2 km

    1. Drive from Dublin City to Portlaoisecar car 86.2 km
    1h 2m
    €15–21

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dublin City to Portlaoisetaxi taxi 86.2 km
    1h 2m
    €120–150

  5. Bus via Newbridge

    1. Take the bus from Connolly Station to Ladytownbus bus 126 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ladytown to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 726
    2h 48m
    €7–10

Dublin City to Portlaoise by train

Calendar397Weekly Trains
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
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  • Distance: 81.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Dublin City, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise every 30 minutes. 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.

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