There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Leopardstown Racecourse by train, tram, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the tram from Marlborough to Leopardstowntram Green
2h 13m€22–30Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Red Cow Luasbus 726
3h 24m€11–18Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
- Take the tram from Marlborough to Leopardstowntram Green
2h 31m€20–27Drive 90.8 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Leopardstown Racecoursecar 90.8 km
1h 3m€16–23
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Leopardstown Racecourse is to bus which costs €11 - €19 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Leopardstown Racecourse is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Leopardstown Racecourse. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Silverpark GAA via Red Cow Luas and Kingston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Leopardstown Racecourse. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Leopardstown via Heuston and Marlborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Leopardstown Racecourse is 100 km. The road distance is 90.8 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Leopardstown Racecourse without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 13m and costs €22 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Portlaoise to Leopardstown Racecourse, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Leopardstown Racecourse bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Leopardstown Racecourse train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise to Leopardstown Racecourse bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Leopardstown Racecourse, Ireland?
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Red Cow Luas hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 45m. J.J.Kavanagh & Sons also services this route every 4 hours.
- 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
- +353 818 333 222
- [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 Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Portlaoise to Leopardstown Racecourse train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Leopardstown Racecourse is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Portlaoise to Leopardstown Racecourse.
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