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How to get fromPortlaoise to Monkstown, County Dublinby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Monkstown, County Dublin by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    1h 54m
    €11–17

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from O'Connell Br to Monkstown Crescentbus bus 7 / ...
    2h 36m
    €8–13

  3. Drive  91.7 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Monkstown, County Dublincar car 91.7 km
    1h 9m
    €17–24

  4. Bus, line 126 bus

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Maudlingsbus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Maudlings to Bachelors Walkbus bus 126 / ...
    3. Take the bus from O'Connell Br to Monkstown Crescentbus bus 7 / ...
    3h 25m
    €10–15

Portlaoise to Monkstown, County Dublin by train, tram, and foot

Calendar420Weekly Services
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 93.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Monkstown, County Dublin, IE-D, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Monkstown Crescent via Eden Quay and O'Connell Br in around 2h 36m.

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