There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Carlingford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
3h 16m€56–81Drive 178.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Portlaoise to Carlingfordcar 178.5 km
2h 13m€31–44Bus via Newry Bus Station
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus X1
5h 13mBus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to 3Arenabus 735
- Take the bus from 3Arena to Dundalk Bus Stnbus 100X
5h 45m€36–50
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Carlingford is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Carlingford is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Carlingford. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Carlingford via Dublin Airport T1 and Newry Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Carlingford. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Carlingford is 197 km. The road distance is 178.5 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Carlingford without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €55 - €85.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Portlaoise to Carlingford, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Carlingford bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Carlingford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Carlingford is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus via Newry Bus Station, which costs and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Carlingford, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Carlingford via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Dundalk in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlingford via Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport T1, and Newry Bus Station in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €10–14
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to 3Arena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from 3Arena to Dundalk Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Carlingford bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Portlaoise to Carlingford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Carlingford is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Portlaoise to Carlingford.
There are 305+ hotels available in Carlingford.