The average bus between Portlaoise and Cloghan takes 3h 20m and the fastest bus takes 1h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Cloghan. 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 every 4 hours between Portlaoise and Cloghan. The earliest departure is at 1:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Cloghan at 10:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Cloghan. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Cloghan station via Roscrea Abbey Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Portlaoise to Cloghan bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Cloghan bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Cloghan station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Cloghan is 44.3 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Cloghan via Roscrea Abbey Street in around 2h 29m.