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How to get from Portlaoise to NCAD by bus and train?

From Portlaoise to NCAD by bus and train

To get from Portlaoise to NCAD in Dublin, take the COMMUTER train from Portlaoise station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, take the S2 bus from Heuston Station station to Thomas Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
Bus - S2S2
Walk to NCAD
Leaves from Portlaoise

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Portlaoise
  • 2
    Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
    Wait for train
    COMMUTER
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heuston Station
    ID 4320
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    Irishtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thomas Street
    ID 1938
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to NCAD
    Walk to
    NCAD
    100 Thomas Street
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Portlaoise to NCAD by light rail and train

To get from Portlaoise to NCAD in Dublin, take the COMMUTER train from Portlaoise station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, take the RED light rail from Heuston station to Four Courts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min.

92min
Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
Light Rail - REDRED
Walk to NCAD
Leaves from Portlaoise

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Portlaoise
  • 2
    Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
    Wait for train
    COMMUTER
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heuston
    ID 998116
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    The Point
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Four Courts
    ID 998019
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to NCAD
    Walk to
    NCAD
    100 Thomas Street
    640 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Portlaoise to NCAD

The distance between Portlaoise, Dublin and NCAD, Dublin is approximately 83.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portlaoise to NCAD by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dublin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Portlaoise

Portlaoise is located at Portlaoise, Dublin and the nearest public transit station is Portlaoise Station.

Bus stations close to Portlaoise:

  • Portlaoise Station
  • Market Square
  • Old Post Office Portlaoise

Public transit stations close to NCAD, Dublin

NCAD is located at 100 Thomas Street, Dublin and the nearest public transit station is Thomas Street.

Bus stations close to NCAD:

  • Thomas Street
  • Bridgefoot Street
  • Cornmarket

From Portlaoise to NCAD by light rail and train

To get from Portlaoise to NCAD in Dublin, take the COMMUTER train from Portlaoise station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, take the RED light rail from Heuston station to Four Courts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min.

92min
Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
Light Rail - REDRED
Walk to NCAD
Leaves from Portlaoise

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Portlaoise
  • 2
    Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
    Wait for train
    COMMUTER
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heuston
    ID 998116
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    The Point
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Four Courts
    ID 998019
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to NCAD
    Walk to
    NCAD
    100 Thomas Street
    640 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Portlaoise to NCAD?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Train line COMMUTER, Bus line S2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Portlaoise to NCAD?

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Train line COMMUTER, Light Rail line RED.

  • Is there a direct train between Portlaoise and NCAD?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Portlaoise to NCAD?

    The COMMUTER train line goes from Dublin Heuston station near Portlaoise in Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dublin Heuston station near NCAD in Dublin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Portlaoise to NCAD by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Portlaoise in Portlaoise and NCAD in Dublin by train and bus is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Portlaoise to get to NCAD?

    Get on the COMMUTER train from the Dublin Heuston station near Portlaoise in Portlaoise.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Portlaoise and NCAD?

    Get off the train at the Dublin Heuston stop, which is closest to NCAD in Dublin.

  • When is the first train from Portlaoise to NCAD?

    The first train from Portlaoise in Portlaoise to NCAD in Dublin is Dublin - Portlaoise. It leaves the Portlaoise station at 7:40 AM.