What is the cheapest way to get from Kildare to Portraine?

The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Portraine is to bus and line 41 bus which costs €9 and takes 3h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kildare to Portraine?

The fastest way to get from Kildare to Portraine is to drive which takes 55 min and costs €13 - €19.

Is there a direct bus between Kildare and Portraine?

No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Portraine. However, there are services departing from Kildare Village and arriving at Portrane Avenue via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 15 and Swords Pavilions. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Kildare and Portraine?

No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Portraine. However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Donabate via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Kildare to Portraine?

The distance between Kildare and Portraine is 81 km. The road distance is 76.6 km.

How do I travel from Kildare to Portraine without a car?

The best way to get from Kildare to Portraine without a car is to bus via Red Cow Luas which takes 2h 16m and costs €13 - €19.

How long does it take to get from Kildare to Portraine?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Kildare to Portraine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kildare to Portraine bus from?

Kildare to Portraine bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare Village station.

Where do I catch the Kildare to Portraine train from?

Kildare to Portraine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.

Train or bus from Kildare to Portraine?

The best way to get from Kildare to Portraine is to bus via Red Cow Luas which takes 2h 16m and costs €13 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €28 and takes 2h 23m.

Where does the Kildare to Portraine bus arrive?

Kildare to Portraine bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.

Where does the Kildare to Portraine train arrive?

Kildare to Portraine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from Kildare to Portraine?

Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to Portraine is 77 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Kildare to Portraine.

Where can I stay near Portraine?

There are 1029+ hotels available in Portraine.

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There are 6 ways to get from Kildare to Portraine by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus via Red Cow Luas
best
1. Take the bus from Kildare Village to Red Cow Luasbus 300
2. Take the bus from Swords Pavilions to Portrane Avenuebus 33B
2h 16m
€13–19
Bus, line 41 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kildare to Bachelors Walkbus 126 / ...
2. Take the bus from Irish Life to Swords Pavilionsbus 41 / ...
3h 50m
€8
Train
1. Take the train from Kildare to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Tara Street to Donabatetrain special train / ...
2h 23m
€20–27
Drive 76.6 km
1. Drive from Kildare to Portrainecar 76.6 km
55 min
€13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kildare to Portrainetaxi 76.6 km
55 min
€150–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kildare to Airport Zone 16bus 726
2h 36m
€13–16

Kildare to Portraine by bus

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Distance: 80.8 km
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Portraine, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Kildare Village to Portrane Avenue via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, Airport Zone 15, and Swords Pavilions in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kildare to Portraine via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., Tara Street, and Donabate in around 2h 23m.

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