There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Grand Canal Dock by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Grnd Canal Quaybus 52 / ...
1h 43m€11–14Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to 3Arenabus 735
2h 7m€7–10Drive 85.6 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Grand Canal Dockcar 85.6 km
1h 2m€15–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Grand Canal Docktaxi 85.6 km
1h 2m€120–160Bus, line 126 bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Maudlingsbus 726
- Take the bus from Maudlings to S O'Casey Brbus 126 / ...
2h 51m€9–12
Portlaoise to Grand Canal Dock by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Grand Canal Dock is to bus which costs €7 - €10 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Grand Canal Dock is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs €14 - €22.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at 3Arena. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Grand Canal Dock is 86 km. The road distance is 85.6 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Grand Canal Dock without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 43m and costs €11 - €15.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Portlaoise to Grand Canal Dock, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Grand Canal Dock bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Grand Canal Dock bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at 3Arena station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Grand Canal Dock is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Portlaoise to Grand Canal Dock.
There are 1149+ hotels available in Grand Canal Dock.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Grand Canal Dock, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to 3Arena every 4 hours. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- 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
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Heuston Station to Grnd Canal Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- €120–160
Charlie Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 348 5118
- Website
- charlietaxiservices.ie
J Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 242 1876
- Website
- jtaxiservices.ie
Kelly's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +353 86 262 4558
Laois taxis
- Phone
- +353 57 866 5555
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