There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Carlingford by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
3h 21m€58–82Bus via Newry Bus Station
cheapest- 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 14m€23–34Drive 178.5 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Carlingfordcar 178.5 km
2h 13m€32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
- Take the bus from Cumberland Street N to Dundalk ITbus 900 / ...
- Take the bus from Ó Fiaich College to Carlingfordbus
5h 24mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from S O'Casey Br to Dundalk Bus Stnbus 100X
5h 34m€38–53
Portlaoise to Carlingford by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Carlingford is to bus via Newry Bus Station which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 14m.
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 Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Carlingford. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Dundalk via Cherry Orchard and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Carlingford is 199 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 21m and costs €55 - €85.
It takes approximately 3h 21m 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 21m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus via Newry Bus Station, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Carlingford, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Carlingford via Cherry Orchard, Dublin Connolly, and Dundalk in around 3h 21m. 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.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchard
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
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
- 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
- €10–14
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €10–14
Want to know more about travelling around Ireland
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
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 Cherry Orchard 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 299+ hotels available in Carlingford.