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How to get fromArklow to Portlaoiseby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Arklow to Portlaoise by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Arklow to Tara Streettrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    3h 23m
    €17–25

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arklow Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 800
    2. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Market Squarebus bus Iw08
    3h 44m

  3. Drive  93.9 km

    1. Drive from Arklow to Portlaoisecar car 93.9 km
    1h 32m
    €17–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arklow to Portlaoisetaxi taxi 93.9 km
    1h 32m
    €130–160

  5. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Ferrybank to Custom Hse Quaybus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 735
    3h 51m
    €21–31

Arklow to Portlaoise by train, foot, and tram

Calendar74Weekly Services
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

You can take a train from Arklow to Portlaoise via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arklow Stn to Market Square via Carlow Bus Stn in around 3h 44m.

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