There are 4 ways to get from Holywood to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
4h 32m€36–52Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
5h 32m€28–146Drive 246.4 km
- Drive from Holywood to Portlaoisecar 246.4 km
2h 53m€44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
6h 15m€36–169
Holywood to Portlaoise by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holywood to Portlaoise is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs €28 - €150 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Holywood to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Holywood station to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Holywood Police Station and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Holywood to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Holywood and arriving at Portlaoise via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Holywood and Portlaoise is 274 km. The road distance is 246.4 km.
The best way to get from Holywood to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Holywood to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Holywood to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Holywood to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Holywood to Portlaoise is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €28 - €150 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Holywood, Northern Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a train from Holywood to Portlaoise via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holywood Police Station to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Donegall Square West, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 16 in around 5h 32m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
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
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–150
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- 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 Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://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/
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More Questions & Answers
Holywood to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Holywood to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Holywood to Portlaoise is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Holywood to Portlaoise.
There are 71+ hotels available in Portlaoise.