How to get fromCastleisland to Portlaoiseby bus, train, car, or plane

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Castleisland to Killarney Bus Stnbus 14
2. Take the train from Killarney to Portlaoisetrain Re
3h 44m
€23–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Abbeyfeale to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
5h 12m
€31–44
Drive 192 km
1. Drive from Castleisland to Portlaoisecar 192 km
2h 8m
€33–47
Fly, train
1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KIR - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
3h 55m
€36–98
Bus via Nenagh
1. Take the bus from Castleisland to Limerick Colbertbus 14
2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Nenaghbus 323 / ...
3. Take the bus from Nenagh to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
5h 59m
€31–45

Castleisland to Portlaoise by bus and train

1Weekly Services

3h 44mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 240.7 km
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Castleisland to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Abbeyfeale and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 5h 12m.

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Portlaoise(opens in a new window), Ireland(opens in a new window)

Portlaoise, or Port Laoise, is the county town of County Laois, Ireland. It is located in the South Midlands in the province of Leinster. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Portlaoise

Dunamase(Opens in a new window)

Dunamase or The Rock of Dunamase (Irish: Dún Másc "fort of Másc") is a rocky outcrop in the townland of Park or Dunamase in County Laois. The rock, 46 m above a flat plain, has the ruins of Dunamase Castle, a defensive stronghold dating from the early Hiberno-Norman period with a view across to the Slieve Bloom Mountains. It is near the N80 road between the towns of Portlaoise and Stradbally.

Emo Court(Opens in a new window)

Emo Court, located near the village of Emo in County Laois, Ireland, is a large neo-classical mansion, formal and symmetrical in its design. Architectural features of the building include sash-style windows, pavilions, a balustrade, a hipped roof, and large dome. It was designed by the architect James Gandon in 1790 for John Dawson, the first Earl of Portarlington. It is one of the few houses to have been designed by Gandon, another including Roslyn Park, Sandymount.

Aghnahily Ringfort(Opens in a new window)

Aghnahily Ringfort is a ringfort (rath) and National Monument located in County Laois, Ireland.

Slieve Bloom Mountains(Opens in a new window)

The Slieve Bloom Mountains (Irish: Sliabh Bladhma) are a mountain range in Ireland. They rise from the central plain of Ireland to a height of 527 metres. While not very high, they are extensive by local standards. The highest points are Arderin (527 m) at the southwestern end of the range and Baunreaghcong (511 m) at the end of the Ridge of Capard.

Places to stay in Portlaoise

Midlands Park Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

The Killeshin Hotel Portlaoise(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Ivyleigh House(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Maldron Hotel Portlaoise(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

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