What is the cheapest way to get from Castleisland to Portlaoise?

The cheapest way to get from Castleisland to Portlaoise is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castleisland to Portlaoise?

The fastest way to get from Castleisland to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Castleisland and Portlaoise?

No, there is no direct bus from Castleisland to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Castleisland and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Limerick Arthur's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Castleisland to Portlaoise?

The distance between Castleisland and Portlaoise is 242 km. The road distance is 191.9 km.

How do I travel from Castleisland to Portlaoise without a car?

The best way to get from Castleisland to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €24 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Castleisland to Portlaoise?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Castleisland to Portlaoise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castleisland to Portlaoise bus from?

Castleisland to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Castleisland station.

Train or bus from Castleisland to Portlaoise?

The best way to get from Castleisland to Portlaoise is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €24 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Castleisland to Portlaoise bus arrive?

Castleisland to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Bus Station.

Can I drive from Castleisland to Portlaoise?

Yes, the driving distance between Castleisland to Portlaoise is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Castleisland to Portlaoise.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 66+ hotels available in Portlaoise.

Castleisland to Portlaoise - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Castleisland to Portlaoise by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Farranfore to PortlaoiseRe / ...
3h 47m
€24–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Castleisland to Limerick Bus Station14
2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue735
4h 37m
€26–37
Drive 191.9 km
1. Drive from Castleisland to Portlaoise191.9 km
2h 7m
€33–48
Fly, train
1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)KIR - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
4h 17m
€51–122
Bus via Nenagh
1. Take the bus from Castleisland to Limerick Colbert Station14
2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Nenagh323 / ...
3. Take the bus from Nenagh to Portlaoise JFL Avenue735
6h 5m
€26–38

Castleisland to Portlaoise by bus and train

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3h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 242.4 km
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Castleisland, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Farranfore to Portlaoise once a week. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castleisland to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Limerick Bus Station and Limerick Arthur's Quay in around 4h 37m.

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