There are 5 ways to get from Portarlington to Letterkenny by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus via Dublin
best- Take the train from Portarlington to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Parnell Square Nth to Letterkenny Busbus 932 / ...
6h 2m€32–41Train
- Take the train from Portarlington to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain Re
8h 24m€57–84Drive 240 km
- Drive from Portarlington to Letterkennycar 240 km
3h 24m€41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Newbridge to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Busbus 32
6h 37m€33–53Train, bus
- Take the train from Portarlington to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Letterkenny Busbus 32
6h 39m€35–51
Portarlington to Letterkenny by train, tram, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portarlington to Letterkenny is to train and bus via Dublin which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Portarlington to Letterkenny is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Portarlington to Letterkenny. However, there are services departing from Portarlington and arriving at Letterkenny Bus via Newbridge and Airport Zone 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Portarlington to Letterkenny. However, there are services departing from Portarlington and arriving at Londonderry via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Portarlington and Letterkenny is 305 km. The road distance is 240 km.
The best way to get from Portarlington to Letterkenny without a car is to train and bus via Dublin which takes 6h 2m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Portarlington to Letterkenny, including transfers.
Portarlington to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Newbridge station.
Portarlington to Letterkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Portarlington to Letterkenny is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Portarlington, Ireland and Letterkenny, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portarlington to ATU Letterkenny via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Londonderry, Duke Street, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portarlington to Letterkenny Bus via Newbridge, Airport Zone 16, and Airport Zone 12 in around 6h 37m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portarlington to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Portarlington to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Portarlington to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +35 374 913 5201
- [email protected]
- Website
- johnmcginley.com
Bus from Parnell Square Nth to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–30
- Website
- https://johnmcginley.com/
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–30
- Website
- https://johnmcginley.com/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Newbridge to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €6–9
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Portarlington to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Portarlington to Letterkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portarlington to Letterkenny is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Portarlington to Letterkenny.
There are 194+ hotels available in Letterkenny.