There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Clontarf by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
1h 46m€10–16Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
2h 15m€10–13Drive 89 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Clontarfcar 89 km
1h 6m€16–23Bus, line 126 bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Maudlingsbus 726
- Take the bus from Maudlings to Mayor Street Lowerbus 126 / ...
3h 16m€12–15
Portlaoise to Clontarf by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Clontarf is to bus which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Clontarf is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Clontarf. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Clontarf Village via Abbey St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Clontarf. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Killester via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Clontarf is 89 km. The road distance is 89 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Clontarf without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs €10 - €17.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Portlaoise to Clontarf, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Clontarf bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Clontarf train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Clontarf is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs €10 - €17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h 15m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Clontarf, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- 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
- 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 Clontarf bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Portlaoise to Clontarf train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Clontarf is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Portlaoise to Clontarf.
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