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How to get fromPortlaoise to Donegalby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Portlaoise to Donegal by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus bus 30
    6h 30m
    €36–53

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus bus 30
    6h 41m
    €34–54

  3. Train, bus via Sligo

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Hazelhatchtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Maynooth to Sligotrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Donegalbus bus 64
    7h 4m
    €39–58

  4. Drive  226.7 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Donegalcar car 226.7 km
    3h 14m
    €40–58

  5. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus bus 30
    6h 52m
    €34–50

  6. Train, bus via Sligo #2

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligotrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Donegalbus bus 964
    7h 36m
    €46–62

Portlaoise to Donegal by train, tram, and bus

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Donegal via Airport Zone 16 and Airport Zone 12 in around 6h 41m.

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