There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Bray by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Braytrain Ic / ...
2h 21m€12–18Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
- Take the bus from D'Olier Street to Cornerstone Churchbus E1
3h 2m€9–13Drive 99.5 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Braycar 99.5 km
1h 8m€18–25Bus, line 126 bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Maudlingsbus 726
- Take the bus from Maudlings to Bachelors Walkbus 126 / ...
- Take the bus from D'Olier Street to Cornerstone Churchbus E1
3h 52m€11–15
Portlaoise to Bray by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Bray is to bus which costs €9 - €13 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Bray is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €17 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Bray. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Cornerstone Church via D'Olier Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Bray. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Bray via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Bray is 106 km. The road distance is 99.5 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Bray without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €12 - €19.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Portlaoise to Bray, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Bray bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Bray train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Bray is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €12 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €13 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Bray, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Bray via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Cornerstone Church via Eden Quay and D'Olier Street in around 3h 2m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Tara Street to Bray
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Portlaoise to Bray bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Portlaoise to Bray train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Bray is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Portlaoise to Bray.
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