There are 5 ways to get from Johnstown to Balbriggan by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Johnstown to Portlaoise Stnbus 858
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Balbriggantrain Re / ...
3h 38m€19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Johnstown to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 858
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus 726
4h 6m€27–38Drive 157.9 km
- Drive from Johnstown to Balbriggancar 157.9 km
1h 38m€27–39Train
- Take the train from Thurles to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Balbriggantrain Re / ...
3h 38m€21–31Line 871 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Johnstown to Kilkenny Cstlbus 871
- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Airport Zone 16bus 717 / ...
4h 50m€27–36
Johnstown to Balbriggan by bus, train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Johnstown to Balbriggan is to bus and train which costs €18 - €27 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Johnstown to Balbriggan is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Johnstown to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Johnstown and arriving at Balbriggan via Portlaoise JFL Ave and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Johnstown to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Balbriggan via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Johnstown and Balbriggan is 159 km. The road distance is 157.9 km.
The best way to get from Johnstown to Balbriggan without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 38m and costs €18 - €27.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Johnstown to Balbriggan, including transfers.
Johnstown to Balbriggan bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Johnstown station.
Johnstown to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
The best way to get from Johnstown to Balbriggan is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Johnstown, IE-KK, Ireland and Balbriggan, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Johnstown to Balbriggan via Portlaoise JFL Ave, Airport Zone 16, and Airport Zone 13 in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johnstown to Balbriggan via Thurles Station, Thurles, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 3h 38m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Tara Street to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Thurles to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Tara Street to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Johnstown to Portlaoise Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Johnstown to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- 052 616 6140
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
Bus from Johnstown to Portlaoise Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
Bus from Johnstown to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €10–14
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Johnstown to Kilkenny Cstl
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Ormonde Road to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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More Questions & Answers
Johnstown to Balbriggan bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Johnstown to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Johnstown to Balbriggan is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Johnstown to Balbriggan.
There are 159+ hotels available in Balbriggan.







