There are 3 ways to get from Ashford Castle to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car
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Line 431 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cong to Claremorris Stationbus 431
- Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
4h 55mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Claremorris to Athlone Stationbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 73
6h 9m€20–29Drive 172.1 km
- Drive from Ashford Castle to Portlaoisecar 172.1 km
2h 28m€29–42
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ashford Castle to Portlaoise is to bus which costs €20 - €29 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Ashford Castle to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashford Castle to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Cong and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Claremorris and Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Ashford Castle and Portlaoise is 204 km. The road distance is 172.1 km.
The best way to get from Ashford Castle to Portlaoise without a car is to line 431 bus and train which takes 4h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Ashford Castle to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Ashford Castle to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Claremorris station.
Ashford Castle to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ashford Castle to Portlaoise is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Ashford Castle to Portlaoise.
There are 64+ hotels available in Portlaoise.
What companies run services between Ashford Castle, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Ashford Castle to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Cong, Claremorris, and Athlone Station in around 6h 9m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Claremorris to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–20
- Phone
- 091 842384
- galway@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkgalway.ie
Bus from Cong to Claremorris Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.locallinkgalway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Claremorris to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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