There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Donabate by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Donabatetrain special train / ...
2h 24m€12–18Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
- Take the train from Tara Street to Donabatetrain special train / ...
2h 36m€10–15Drive 105 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Donabatecar 105 km
1h 9m€19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus 726
3h 6m€14–20
Portlaoise to Donabate by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Donabate is to bus and train which costs €10 - €15 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Donabate is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Donabate via Airport Zone 15 and Swords Pavilions. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Donabate via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Donabate is 103 km. The road distance is 105 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Donabate without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs €12 - €19.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Portlaoise to Donabate, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Donabate bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Donabate is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs €12 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €20 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Donabate, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Donabate via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16 hourly. Tickets cost €10–14 and the journey takes 2h. J.J.Kavanagh & Sons also services this route every 3 hours.
- 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
Train from Tara Street to Donabate
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Tara Street to Donabate
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- 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
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Portlaoise to Donabate bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Portlaoise to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Donabate is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Portlaoise to Donabate.
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