There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Ballsbridge by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
1h 45m€10–16Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
2h 6m€10–13Drive 85 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Ballsbridgecar 85 km
1h€15–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Ballsbridgetaxi 85 km
1h€120–150Bus, line 126 bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Ladytownbus 726
- Take the bus from Ladytown to Heuston Stationbus 126 / ...
3h 15m€12–14
Portlaoise to Ballsbridge by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Ballsbridge is to bus which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Ballsbridge is to drive which takes 1h and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Ballsbridge. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at American Embassy via O'Connell Br. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Ballsbridge. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Lansdowne Road via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Ballsbridge is 87 km. The road distance is 85 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Ballsbridge without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs €10 - €17.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Portlaoise to Ballsbridge, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Ballsbridge bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Ballsbridge train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Ballsbridge is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs €10 - €17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h 6m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Ballsbridge, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Ladytown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €5–8
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Ladytown to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Charlie Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 348 5118
- Website
- charlietaxiservices.ie
J Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 242 1876
- Website
- jtaxiservices.ie
Kelly's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +353 86 262 4558
Laois taxis
- Phone
- +353 57 866 5555
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Booking & Getting There
Portlaoise to Ballsbridge bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Portlaoise to Ballsbridge train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Ballsbridge is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Portlaoise to Ballsbridge.
There are 1127+ hotels available in Ballsbridge.