There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to University College Dublin by train, tram, 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, tram
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the tram from Heuston to Abbey St.tram Red
- Take the train from Tara Street to Sydney Paradetrain 100 / ...
2h 11m€10–16Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
2h 21m€8–13Drive 87.2 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to University College Dublincar 87.2 km
1h 3m€16–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portlaoise to University College Dublintaxi 87.2 km
1h 3m€130–160Bus, line 126 bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Maudlingsbus 726
- Take the bus from Maudlings to Bachelors Walkbus 126 / ...
3h 20m€12–15
Portlaoise to University College Dublin by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to University College Dublin is to bus which costs €8 - €13 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to University College Dublin is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to University College Dublin. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Woodbine Road via D'Olier Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to University College Dublin. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Sydney Parade via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Portlaoise and University College Dublin is 91 km. The road distance is 87.2 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to University College Dublin without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 11m and costs €10 - €17.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Portlaoise to University College Dublin, including transfers.
Portlaoise to University College Dublin bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to University College Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise to University College Dublin bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and University College Dublin, IE-D, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- 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 Sydney Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €1–3
- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- [email protected]
- Website
- Luas
Tram from Heuston to Abbey St.
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Luas
- 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
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Maudlings
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €6–9
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Maudlings to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- €130–160
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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Booking & Getting There
Portlaoise to University College Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to University College Dublin is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Portlaoise to University College Dublin.
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