There are 4 ways to get from Larne to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
5h 12m€38–56Bus
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
6h 27m€28–146Drive 272.6 km
- Drive from Larne to Portlaoisecar 272.6 km
3h 9m€49–70Train, bus
- Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
6h 55m€38–173
Larne to Portlaoise by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Larne to Portlaoise is to bus which costs €28 - €150 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Larne to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Larne station to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Larne Bus Station and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Larne to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Larne Town and arriving at Portlaoise via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Larne and Portlaoise is 306 km. The road distance is 272.6 km.
The best way to get from Larne to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Larne to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Larne to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Larne to Portlaoise train services, operated by Translink, depart from Larne Town station.
The best way to get from Larne to Portlaoise is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €150 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Larne, Northern Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a train from Larne Town to Portlaoise via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Larne Bus Station to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Laganside Bus Station, Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 16 in around 6h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Larne Town to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.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/
Train from Larne Town to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- 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
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
Larne to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Larne to Portlaoise train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Larne to Portlaoise is 273 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Larne to Portlaoise.
There are 74+ hotels available in Portlaoise.