How to Travel from

Portlaoise to Northern Ireland

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Irish Great Britain Portlaoise Northern Ireland

Cheapest

By car (252 km)

2 h 48 min

252 km.

from $13

Other

Rideshare

2 h 48 min

252 km.

from $9.59

Bus

3 h 56 min

174 km.

from $60.72

Bus via Belfast, Europa Buscentre

4 h 27 min

174 km.

from $31.93

Train

4 h 24 min

174 km.

from $63.20

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:

+353 1 836 6222

Website:

irishrail.ie/en-ie/

Train from Portlaoise to Dublin

Ave. Duration:

1h 9m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$10.19–$15.29

Translink UK

Phone:

+44 28 9066 6630

Website:

translink.co.uk/

Train from Dublin Connolly to Great

Ave. Duration:

2h 8m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$30.57–$44.58

Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall

Ave. Duration:

2h 15m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$29.30–$40.76

Bus operators

Aircoach

Phone:

+353 0 1 844 7118

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

aircoach.ie/

Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast,

Ave. Duration:

1h 50m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$17.83–$25.48

Dublin Express

Phone:

+353 1 903 9508

Website:

dublinexpress.ie/

Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall

Ave. Duration:

1h 45m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$9.68

Dublin Coach

Phone:

+353 (0)1 465 9972

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

dublincoach.ie/

Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin

Ave. Duration:

1h 55m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$10.83–$15.29

J.J.Kavanagh & Sons

Phone:

+353 818 333 222

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

jjkavanagh.ie/

Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin

Ave. Duration:

2h 5m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$15.29–$21.65

What is the cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Northern Ireland?

The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Northern Ireland is to bus via Belfast, Europa Buscentre which costs $23.91 - $40.22 and takes 4h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Northern Ireland?

The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Northern Ireland is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $47.83 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Portlaoise and Northern Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Northern Ireland. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Glengall Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Portlaoise and Northern Ireland?

No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Northern Ireland. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Great Victoria Street via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Portlaoise to Northern Ireland?

The distance between Portlaoise and Northern Ireland is 255 km. The road distance is 250.9 km.

How do I travel from Portlaoise to Northern Ireland without a car?

The best way to get from Portlaoise to Northern Ireland without a car is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $33.70 - $53.26 .

How long does it take to get from Portlaoise to Northern Ireland?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Portlaoise to Northern Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portlaoise to Northern Ireland bus from?

Portlaoise to Northern Ireland bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Portlaoise to Northern Ireland train from?

Portlaoise to Northern Ireland train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Portlaoise station.

Train, bus or fly from Portlaoise to Northern Ireland?

The best way to get from Portlaoise to Northern Ireland is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $33.70 - $53.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $36.96 - $53.26 and takes 4h 24m. There are no good options to fly between Portlaoise to Northern Ireland.

Where does the Portlaoise to Northern Ireland bus arrive?

Portlaoise to Northern Ireland bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 16 station.

Where does the Portlaoise to Northern Ireland train arrive?

Portlaoise to Northern Ireland train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from Portlaoise to Northern Ireland?

Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Northern Ireland is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Portlaoise to Northern Ireland.

Where can I stay near Northern Ireland?

There are 110+ hotels available in Northern Ireland. Prices start at $61.32 per night.

Queen's University Belfast

The Queen's University of Belfast, commonly known as Queen's University Belfast (Irish: Ollscoil na Banríona; abbreviated Queen's or QUB), is a public research university in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The university received its charter in 1845 as part of the Queen's University of Ireland and opened four years later, together with University of Galway (as Queen's College, Galway) and University College Cork (as Queen's College, Cork).

Ulster Hall

The Ulster Hall is a concert hall and grade A listed building in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Situated at 34 Bedford Street in Belfast city centre, the hall hosts concerts, classical recitals, craft fairs and political party conferences.

Ulster Museum

The Ulster Museum, located in the Botanic Gardens in Belfast, has around 8,000 square metres (90,000 sq. ft.) of public display space, featuring material from the collections of fine art and applied art, archaeology, ethnography, treasures from the Spanish Armada, local history, numismatics, industrial archaeology, botany, zoology and geology. It is the largest museum in Northern Ireland, and one of the components of National Museums Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland

Belfast is the capital city and principal port of Northern Ireland, standing on the banks of the River Lagan and connected to the open sea through Belfast Lough and the North Channel. It is second to Dublin as the largest city on the island of Ireland with a population in 2021 of 345,418 and a metro area population of 634,600.

Read in Wikipedia

Five ways to Travel from Portlaoise to Northern Ireland

Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Translink UK

Bus operators

Aircoach

Dublin Express

Dublin Coach

J.J.Kavanagh & Sons

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Northern Ireland?

What is the fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Northern Ireland?

Is there a direct bus between Portlaoise and Northern Ireland?

Is there a direct train between Portlaoise and Northern Ireland?

How far is it from Portlaoise to Northern Ireland?

How do I travel from Portlaoise to Northern Ireland without a car?

How long does it take to get from Portlaoise to Northern Ireland?

Where do I catch the Portlaoise to Northern Ireland bus from?

Where do I catch the Portlaoise to Northern Ireland train from?

Train, bus or fly from Portlaoise to Northern Ireland?

Where does the Portlaoise to Northern Ireland bus arrive?

Where does the Portlaoise to Northern Ireland train arrive?

Can I drive from Portlaoise to Northern Ireland?

Where can I stay near Northern Ireland?