There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Balbriggan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Balbriggantrain Re / ...
2h 39m€13–19Train, bus, line 101 bus
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 782
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Balbrigganbus 101
2h 53m€22–39Drive 116.1 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Balbriggancar 116.1 km
1h 15m€21–30Bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Balbrigganbus 101
2h 54m€21–31Bus, line 101 bus via Eden Quay
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Balbrigganbus 101
3h 21m€20–28
Portlaoise to Balbriggan by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Balbriggan is to train which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Balbriggan is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Balbriggan via Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Balbriggan via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Balbriggan is 120 km. The road distance is 116.1 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Balbriggan without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Portlaoise to Balbriggan, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Balbriggan is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Balbriggan, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Balbriggan via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Balbriggan via Airport Zone 16 and Airport Zone 13 in around 2h 54m.
- 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 Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
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 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Heuston Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–11
- Website
- Dublin Express
- [email protected]
- Website
- TERRAVISION
Bus from Heuston Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- TERRAVISION
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–17
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–17
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €10–14
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Portlaoise to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Portlaoise to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Balbriggan is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Portlaoise to Balbriggan.
There are 159+ hotels available in Balbriggan.