There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Dundalk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
2h 55m€22–32Bus via Dublin
cheapest- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
- Take the bus from Cumberland Street N to Marshes Shop Cntrbus 900 / ...
3h 38m€16–19Drive 153.1 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Dundalkcar 153.1 km
1h 56m€27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus 100X
3h 45m€23–35
Portlaoise to Dundalk by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Dundalk is to bus via Dublin which costs €16 - €19 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Dundalk is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Marshes Shop Cntr via Cumberland Street N. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Dundalk via Cherry Orchard and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Dundalk is 174 km. The road distance is 153.1 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Dundalk without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Portlaoise to Dundalk, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Dundalk bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Dundalk is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €16 - €19 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Dundalk via Cherry Orchard and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Marshes Shop Cntr via Eden Quay and Cumberland Street N in around 3h 38m.
- 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
- 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 Dundalk bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Portlaoise to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cherry Orchard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Dundalk is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Portlaoise to Dundalk.
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