The average bus between Portlaoise and Castlepollard takes 8h 36m and the fastest bus takes 5h 19m. 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 twice daily between Portlaoise and Castlepollard. The earliest departure is at 7:15 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 and take an average of 8h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



5h 19m • 3 changes



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14h 39m • 3 changes



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11h 59m • 3 changes
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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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
Portlaoise to Castlepollard bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave 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 121 km.
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Castlepollard via Tullamore, Kinnegad, and Mullingar Stn in around 5h 13m.