How to get from Portlaoise to Slane Castle by bus, light rail and train?

From Portlaoise to Slane Castle by bus, light rail and train

To get from Portlaoise to Slane Castle you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the COMMUTER train from Portlaoise station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED light rail and finally take the 980 bus from Abbey St station to Slane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Portlaoise may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Slane Castle on the Moovit app.

175min
Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 980980
Walk to Slane Castle
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
    77 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
    Abbey St.
    ID 998021
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Abbey St
    ID 13020
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 980980
    Wait for bus
    980
    Carrickmacross
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Slane
    ID 14050
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Slane Castle
    Walk to
    Slane Castle
    1.52 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Portlaoise to Slane Castle

The distance between Portlaoise and Slane Castle is approximately 133.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portlaoise to Slane Castle by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Slane – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Portlaoise to Slane Castle

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Portlaoise to Slane Castle using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Portlaoise) and destination (Slane Castle), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail 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, light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Slane Castle?

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Train line COMMUTER, Light Rail line RED, Bus line 980.

  • Is there a direct train between Portlaoise and Slane Castle?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Portlaoise to Slane Castle?

    The COMMUTER train line goes from Dublin Heuston station near Portlaoise in Ireland to Heuston station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Heuston station near Slane Castle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Portlaoise to Slane Castle by train, light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Portlaoise and Slane Castle by train, light rail and bus is about 2 hr 55 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Heuston stop, which is closest to Slane Castle.

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