There are 4 ways to get from Athea to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Athea to The Old Millbus 593
- Take the train from Charleville to Portlaoisetrain 231 / ...
2h 53mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newcastle West to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 735
4h 59m€20–28Line 595 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Athea to Newcastle Westbus 595
- Take the bus from Newcastle West to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 13 / ...
- Take the train from Limerick to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
4h 44mDrive 164.4 km
- Drive from Athea to Portlaoisecar 164.4 km
1h 49m€28–40
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athea to Portlaoise is to bus which costs €19 - €28 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Athea to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Athea to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Athea and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Newcastle West and Limerick Arthur's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Athea and Portlaoise is 185 km. The road distance is 164.4 km.
The best way to get from Athea to Portlaoise without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Athea to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Athea to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Newcastle West station.
Athea to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athea to Portlaoise is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Athea to Portlaoise.
There are 64+ hotels available in Portlaoise.
What companies run services between Athea, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Athea to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Newcastle West and Limerick Arthur's Quay in around 4h 59m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Charleville to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Limerick to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 069-62546
- limerickclare@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklc.ie
Bus from Athea to The Old Mill
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.locallinklc.ie/
Bus from Athea to Newcastle West
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.locallinklc.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Newcastle West to Limerick Colbert Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Newcastle West to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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