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There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Coleraine by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain train
    6h 19m
    £36–54

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus bus 218
    7h 28m
    £23–32

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Custom Hse Quay to Grand Central Stationbus bus 785
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain train
    7h 28m
    £34–145

  4. Drive  170.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Colerainecar car 170.9 mi
    4h 13m
    £43–62

Portlaoise to Coleraine by train

Calendar124Weekly Trains
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Coleraine, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Portlaoise to Coleraine via Cherry Orchard, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Coleraine Buscentre via Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, and Bridge Street in around 7h 28m.

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