There are 5 ways to get from Dublin City to Portlaoise by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
1h 12m€8–12Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
1h 35m€7–10Drive 86.2 km
- Drive from Dublin City to Portlaoisecar 86.2 km
1h 2m€15–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dublin City to Portlaoisetaxi 86.2 km
1h 2m€120–160Bus via Newbridge
- Take the bus from Connolly Station to Toughers Ind Estatebus 126 / ...
- Take the bus from Toughers Ind Estate to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
2h 48m€7–10
Dublin City to Portlaoise by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin City to Portlaoise is to bus which costs €7 - €10 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin City to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs €14 - €22.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from George's Quay and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Portlaoise. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Dublin City and Portlaoise is 82 km. The road distance is 86.2 km.
The best way to get from Dublin City to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs €8 - €12.
The train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise takes 1h 12m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Dublin City to Portlaoise bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from George's Quay station.
Dublin City to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin City to Portlaoise is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs €8 - €12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €10 and takes 1h 35m.
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.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Connolly Station to Toughers Ind Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Toughers Ind Estate to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €5–8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- €120–160
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin City to Portlaoise bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Dublin City to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin City to Portlaoise is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Dublin City to Portlaoise.
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