There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Birdhill by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ballybrophy to Birdhilltrain Ic
2h 28m€11–15Bus, line 323 bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Nenaghbus 735
- Take the bus from Nenagh to Birdhillbus 323 / ...
2h 41m€18–25Drive 90.5 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Birdhillcar 90.5 km
55 min€16–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Birdhilltaxi 90.5 km
55 min€120–160
Portlaoise to Birdhill by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Birdhill is to train which costs €10 - €15 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Birdhill is to drive which takes 55 min and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Birdhill. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Birdhill via Nenagh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Birdhill. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Birdhill via Ballybrophy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Birdhill is 93 km. The road distance is 90.5 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Birdhill without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €10 - €15.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Portlaoise to Birdhill, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Birdhill bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Birdhill train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballybrophy station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Birdhill is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €10 - €15. Alternatively, you can bus and line 323 bus, which costs €18 - €26 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Birdhill, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Ballybrophy to Birdhill 4 times a day. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Birdhill via Nenagh in around 2h 41m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Ballybrophy to Birdhill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–10
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Nenagh to Birdhill
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- €120–160
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 Birdhill bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Nenagh station.
Portlaoise to Birdhill train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Birdhill station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Birdhill is 90 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Portlaoise to Birdhill.
There are 123+ hotels available in Birdhill.