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How to get fromSouth Dublin to Portlaoiseby bus, tram, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from South Dublin to Portlaoise by bus, tram, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 726
    1h 40m
    €6–12

  2. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Kingswood to Heustontram tram Red
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    1h 47m
    €10–14

  3. Drive 78 km

    1. Drive from South Dublin to Portlaoisecar car 78 km
    52 min
    €14–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Dublin to Portlaoisetaxi taxi 78 km
    52 min
    €110–140

South Dublin to Portlaoise by bus

Calendar210Weekly Buses
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 76.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between South Dublin, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

Dublin Coach operates a bus from Red Cow Luas to Portlaoise JFL Ave hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 40m. J.J.Kavanagh & Sons also services this route every 4 hours.

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