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How to get fromPortlaoise to Buncranaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Buncrana by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain train Re
    7h 8m
    €51–75

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Cockhill Rdbus bus 933 / ...
    7h 15m
    €33–44

  3. Drive 279.7 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Buncranacar car 279.7 km
    3h 52m
    €48–69

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Cockhill Rdbus bus 933 / ...
    7h 19m
    €34–53

  5. Bus via Letterkenny Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Letterkenny Busbus bus 32
    3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Buncranabus bus 951
    9h
    €37–56

Portlaoise to Buncrana by bus

Calendar30Weekly Buses
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 440.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Buncrana, Ireland?

You can take a train from Portlaoise to Buncrana via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, and Londonderry in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Cockhill Rd via Airport Zone 16 in around 7h 15m.

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