There are 4 ways to get from Lucan to Portlaoise by train, 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
best- Take the train from Adamstown to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
1h 26m€9–12Bus
- Take the bus from Lucan Village to Red Cow Luasbus L54
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
2h 37m€9–15Drive 77.1 km
- Drive from Lucan to Portlaoisecar 77.1 km
55 min€14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lucan to Portlaoisetaxi 77.1 km
55 min€110–130
Lucan to Portlaoise by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lucan to Portlaoise is to train which costs €9 - €13 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Lucan to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 55 min and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Lucan to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Lucan Village and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Lucan to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Adamstown and arriving at Portlaoise via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Lucan and Portlaoise is 73 km. The road distance is 77.1 km.
The best way to get from Lucan to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs €9 - €13.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Lucan to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Lucan to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Lucan Village station.
Lucan to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Adamstown station.
The best way to get from Lucan to Portlaoise is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs €9 - €13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €15 and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between Lucan, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Adamstown to Portlaoise hourly. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucan Village to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Red Cow Luas in around 2h 37m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Adamstown to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–10
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Lucan Village to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- €110–130
Lucan Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 610 0111
Swift Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 621 9898
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Booking & Getting There
Lucan to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Lucan to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lucan to Portlaoise is 77 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Lucan to Portlaoise.
There are 69+ hotels available in Portlaoise.