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There are 6 ways to get from Portlaoise to Drogheda 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 Droghedatrain train Ic / ...
    2h 28m
    €20–28

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Drumcondra Stn to George's Streetbus bus 901
    2h 53m
    €19–23

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Busbus bus 100X
    2h 46m
    €20–32

  4. Drive  119.5 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Droghedacar car 119.5 km
    1h 36m
    €22–31

  5. Train, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 782
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to St Mary's Hospitalbus bus 101
    3h 21m
    €23–40

  6. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to St Mary's Hospitalbus bus 101
    3h 49m
    €21–30

Portlaoise to Drogheda by train

Calendar218Weekly Trains
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Drogheda, Ireland?

You can take a train from Portlaoise to Drogheda via Cherry Orchard and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Drogheda Bus via Airport Zone 16 and Airport Zone 13 in around 2h 46m.

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