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

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There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Coleraine 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 Colerainetrain train Re
    5h 55m
    £36–54

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Custom Hse Quay to Grand Central Stationbus bus 785
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain train Re
    7h 10m
    £35–155

  3. Drive 170.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Colerainecar car 170.9 mi
    4h 13m
    £42–61

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus bus 218
    7h 28m

Portlaoise to Coleraine by train, tram, and foot

Calendar225Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Portlaoise to Coleraine.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 225.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Coleraine, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Portlaoise to Coleraine via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Coleraine Buscentre via Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street in around 7h 28m.

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