The average bus between Portlaoise and Castlepollard takes 7h 32m and the fastest bus takes 3h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Castlepollard. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Portlaoise and Castlepollard. The earliest departure is at 9:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Castlepollard at 9:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Tullamore Hospital and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Portlaoise to Castlepollard? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Castlepollard. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Castlepollard station via Tullamore Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
Portlaoise to Castlepollard bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Castlepollard bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, arrive at Castlepollard station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Castlepollard is 71.8 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Castlepollard via Tullamore Hospital and Mullingar Castle Street in around 4h 16m.