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

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There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Carlingford 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 Dundalktrain train Ic / ...
    3h 17m
    €57–81

  2. Bus via Newry Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus bus X1
    5h 14m
    €23–34

  3. Drive  178.5 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Carlingfordcar car 178.5 km
    2h 13m
    €32–46

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Cumberland Street N to Dundalk ITbus bus 900 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ó Fiaich College to Carlingfordbus bus
    5h 24m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from S O'Casey Br to Dundalk Bus Stnbus bus 100X
    5h 34m
    €38–53

Portlaoise to Carlingford by bus

Calendar24Weekly Buses
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Portlaoise to Carlingford via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Dundalk in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlingford via Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport T1, Newry Bus Station, and Newry Bus Stn in around 5h 14m.

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