There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
5h 6m£34–49Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
cheapest- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
5h 34m£33–145Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Portlaoise to Belfast (Aldergrove)-BFS150.8 mi
3hDrive 150.8 mi
- Drive from Portlaoise to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS)car 150.8 mi
3h£37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
- Take the bus from Custom Hse Quay to Grand Central Stationbus 785
6h 19m£33–151
Portlaoise to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) by train, tram, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) is to bus which costs £30 - £160 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) is to drive which takes 3h and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS). However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Belfast International Airport via Dublin Airport T1 and Grand Central Station Stand 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS). However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Belfast Grand Central via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) is 185 miles. The road distance is 151.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £30 - £50.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Portlaoise to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS), including transfers.
Portlaoise to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs £30 - £150 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS), Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Belfast International Airport via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, and Queen Street in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Belfast International Airport via Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport T1, and Grand Central Station Stand 10 in around 5h 34m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £6–10
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £13–19
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Translink
- 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
- £8–12
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- £8–12
- 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
- £6–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–120
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Custom Hse Quay to Grand Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–130
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Portlaoise to Belfast (Aldergrove)-BFS
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Portlaoise to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Portlaoise to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS).
There are 1282+ hotels available in Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Portlaoise and Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.