There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Drogheda by train, bus, or car
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Train via Dublin
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
2h 27m€20–28Train
cheapest- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Droghedatrain Re / ...
2h 59m€14–21Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Busbus 100X
2h 46m€20–32Drive 119.5 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Droghedacar 119.5 km
1h 36m€21–31Train, bus
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Drumcondra Stn to George's Streetbus 901
2h 52m€19–23
Portlaoise to Drogheda by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Drogheda is to train which costs €14 - €22 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Drogheda is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Drogheda Bus via Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Drogheda via Cherry Orchard and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Drogheda is 138 km. The road distance is 119.5 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Drogheda without a car is to train via Dublin which takes 2h 27m and costs €19 - €29.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Portlaoise to Drogheda, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Drogheda bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Drogheda is to train via Dublin which takes 2h 27m and costs €19 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Drogheda, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Drogheda via Cherry Orchard and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Drogheda Bus via Airport Zone 16 and Airport Zone 13 in around 2h 46m.
- 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 Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
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 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 Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Portlaoise to Drogheda bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Portlaoise to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cherry Orchard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Drogheda is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Portlaoise to Drogheda.
There are 149+ hotels available in Drogheda.