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How to get fromPortlaoise to Giant's Causewayby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Giant's Causeway by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Donegall Square North to Giants Causewaybus bus 221
    7h 9m
    £23–34

  2. Train

    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
    7h 16m
    £40–57

  3. Drive  193.7 mi

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Giant's Causewaycar car 193.7 mi
    3h 53m
    £48–70

  4. Bus, train

    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
    8h 30m
    £38–149

Portlaoise to Giant's Causeway by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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, Belfast Glengall, 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 16m.

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