There are 3 ways to get from Castlerea to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car
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Castlerea to Portlaoise by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castlerea to Portlaoise is to train which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Castlerea to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlerea to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Castlerea and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlerea to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Castlerea and arriving at Portlaoise via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Castlerea and Portlaoise is 133 km. The road distance is 131.8 km.
The best way to get from Castlerea to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Castlerea to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Castlerea to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Castlerea station.
Castlerea to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlerea station.
The best way to get from Castlerea to Portlaoise is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €25 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Castlerea, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Castlerea to Portarlington every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlerea to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Athlone Station in around 3h 28m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Castlerea to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Castlerea to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.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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More Questions & Answers
Castlerea to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.
Castlerea to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlerea to Portlaoise is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Castlerea to Portlaoise.
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