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How to get fromDublin to Johnstownby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Johnstown by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 858 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Thurles Station to Johnstownbus bus 858
    2h 41m
    €17–23

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Johnstownbus bus 858
    3h 30m
    €12–17

  3. Drive 125.2 km

    1. Drive from Dublin to Johnstowncar car 125.2 km
    1h 20m
    €21–31

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise Stn to Johnstownbus bus 858
    3h 2m
    €13–18

  5. Bus via Red Cow Luas

    1. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Portlaoise Hospbus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Laois Eductn Centre to Johnstownbus bus 828
    4h 38m

Dublin to Johnstown by train and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€17Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dublin to Johnstown.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 161.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Johnstown, IE-KK, Ireland?

You can take a bus from George's Quay to Johnstown via Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 3h 30m.

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