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Castlerea to Portlaoise buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Castlerea and Portlaoise takes 7h 41m and the fastest bus takes 3h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Castlerea to Portlaoise. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 41m
Duration
134 km
Distance
€38
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Castlerea to Portlaoise bus times

Buses run twice daily between Castlerea and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 1:26 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Castlerea is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 14m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann12h 44m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann3h 2m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann12h 44m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann3h 2m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann12h 44m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann3h 2m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann12h 44m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann3h 2m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann12h 44m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann3h 2m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann12h 45m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann3h 4m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Castlerea to Portlaoise? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Castlerea to Portlaoise.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 133.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Castlerea to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Athlone Stn in around 3h 35m.

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