There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Howth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Howthtrain Ic / ...
2h 12m€11–17Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Main Street Howthbus 6 / ...
2h 42m€10–13Drive 98.6 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Howthcar 98.6 km
1h 18m€18–25Bus, line 126 bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Maudlingsbus 726
- Take the bus from Maudlings to Mayor Street Lowerbus 126
- Take the bus from Five Lamps to Main Street Howthbus 6 / ...
3h 44m€12–15
Portlaoise to Howth by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Howth is to bus which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Howth is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs €17 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Howth. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Main Street Howth via Abbey St Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Howth. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Howth via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Howth is 98 km. The road distance is 98.6 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Howth without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €11 - €18.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Portlaoise to Howth, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Howth bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Howth is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €11 - €18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Howth, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Howth via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Main Street Howth via Eden Quay and Abbey St Lower in around 2h 42m.
- 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
Train from Tara Street to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Portlaoise to Howth bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Portlaoise to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Howth is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Portlaoise to Howth.
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