What is the cheapest way to get from Carlow IT to Portlaoise?

The cheapest way to get from Carlow IT to Portlaoise is to drive which costs €6 - €10 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlow IT to Portlaoise?

The fastest way to get from Carlow IT to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 31 min and costs €6 - €10.

Is there a direct bus between Carlow IT and Portlaoise?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from SETU Carlow and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

Is there a direct train between Carlow IT and Portlaoise?

No, there is no direct train from Carlow IT to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Portlaoise via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Carlow IT to Portlaoise?

The distance between Carlow IT and Portlaoise is 40 km. The road distance is 38.1 km.

How do I travel from Carlow IT to Portlaoise without a car?

The best way to get from Carlow IT to Portlaoise without a car is to bus which takes 48 min and costs €6 - €10.

How long does it take to get from Carlow IT to Portlaoise?

The bus from SETU Carlow to Portlaoise JFL Avenue takes 48 min including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Carlow IT to Portlaoise bus from?

Carlow IT to Portlaoise bus services, operated by PJ Martley, depart from SETU Carlow station.

Where do I catch the Carlow IT to Portlaoise train from?

Carlow IT to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.

Train or bus from Carlow IT to Portlaoise?

The best way to get from Carlow IT to Portlaoise is to bus which takes 48 min and costs €6 - €10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €8 - €13 and takes 1h 57m.

Where does the Carlow IT to Portlaoise bus arrive?

Carlow IT to Portlaoise bus services, operated by PJ Martley, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.

Where does the Carlow IT to Portlaoise train arrive?

Carlow IT to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.

Can I drive from Carlow IT to Portlaoise?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlow IT to Portlaoise is 38 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Carlow IT to Portlaoise.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 64+ hotels available in Portlaoise.

Carlow IT to Portlaoise - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Carlow IT to Portlaoise by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from SETU Carlow to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus Iw08
48 min
€6–10
Train
1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Kildare to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
1h 57m
€9–13
Drive 38.1 km
1. Drive from Carlow IT to Portlaoisecar 38.1 km
31 min
€7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlow IT to Portlaoisetaxi 38.1 km
31 min
€55–70

Carlow IT to Portlaoise by bus

28Weekly Buses

48 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 40.1 km
Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Carlow IT, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

PJ Martley operates a bus from SETU Carlow to Portlaoise JFL Avenue twice daily, and the journey takes 48 min. Bus Éireann also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carlow IT to Portlaoise via Carlow and Kildare in around 1h 57m.

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