There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Giant's Causeway by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
- Take the bus from Donegall Square North to Giants Causewaybus 221
7h 9mBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
- Take the bus from Custom Hse Quay to Grand Central Stationbus 785
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
8h 25m£35–155Train
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
7h 10m£36–54Drive 193.7 mi
- Drive from Portlaoise to Giant's Causewaycar 193.7 mi
3h 53m£48–69
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Giant's Causeway is to bus and train which costs £35 - £160 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Giant's Causeway is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Giant's Causeway. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Giants Causeway via Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Donegall Square North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Giant's Causeway. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Coleraine via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Giant's Causeway is 219 miles. The road distance is 194.8 miles.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Giant's Causeway without a car is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Portlaoise to Giant's Causeway, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Giant's Causeway bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Giant's Causeway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Giant's Causeway is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Giants Causeway via Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Donegall Square North in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Giants Causeway via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 7h 10m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £6–10
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–19
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- £8–12
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Donegall Square North to Giants Causeway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Custom Hse Quay to Grand Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–130
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Giant's Causeway bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Portlaoise to Giant's Causeway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Giant's Causeway is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Portlaoise to Giant's Causeway.
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