How to get from County Meath to Portlaoise by bus and train?

From County Meath to Portlaoise by bus and train

To get from County Meath to Portlaoise in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 179 bus from St Oliver's School station to National Gallery station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the INTERCITY train from Dublin Heuston station to Portlaoise station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min. The bus and train schedule from County Meath may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Portlaoise on the Moovit app.

177min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 179179
Bus - 44
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Leaves from St Oliver's School

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Oliver's School
    ID 15088
    1.24 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 179179
    Wait for bus
    179
    Ucd Stillorgan Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    National Gallery
    ID 7585
    69 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clare Street
    ID 494
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Heuston Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heuston Station
    ID 7939
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Cork (Kent)
  • 9
    Ride to train station Portlaoise
    Ride to train station
    Portlaoise
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from County Meath to Portlaoise

The distance between County Meath, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland is approximately 138.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 177 min. Moovit will show you the directions from County Meath to Portlaoise by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from County Meath to Portlaoise

To check the bus and train schedule from County Meath to Portlaoise using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (County Meath) and destination (Portlaoise), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from County Meath to Portlaoise?

    The fastest way takes 177 minutes, using Bus line 179, Bus line 4, Train line INTERCITY.

  • Is there a direct bus between County Meath and Portlaoise?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from County Meath to Portlaoise?

    The 179 bus line goes from St Oliver's School station near County Meath in Navan to National Gallery station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till National Gallery station near Portlaoise in Ireland.

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

    The total travel time between County Meath in Navan and Portlaoise in Ireland by bus and train is about 2 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near County Meath to get to Portlaoise?

    Get on the 179 bus from the St Oliver's School stop near County Meath in Navan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between County Meath and Portlaoise?

    Get off the bus at the National Gallery station, which is closest to Portlaoise in Ireland.

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