There are 3 ways to get from Athenry to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car
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Athenry to Portlaoise by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athenry to Portlaoise is to train which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Athenry to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €20 - €29.
No, there is no direct train from Athenry to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Athenry and arriving at Portlaoise via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Athenry and Portlaoise is 135 km. The road distance is 118.8 km.
The best way to get from Athenry to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Athenry to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Athenry to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athenry station.
Athenry to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athenry to Portlaoise is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Athenry to Portlaoise.
There are 66+ hotels available in Portlaoise.
What companies run services between Athenry, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Athenry to Portarlington every 2 hours. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 48m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athenry to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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