There are 4 ways to get from Castletownbere to Portlaoise by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Castletownbere to Killarney
- Take the train from Killarney to PortlaoiseRe / ...
3h 33m€174–210Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Castletownbere to University Hospital231
- Take the train from Cork to PortlaoiseIc / ...
5h 11m€32–47Drive 288.8 km
- Drive from Castletownbere to Portlaoise288.8 km
3h 18m€49–71Bus, train via Cork
- Take the bus from Castletownbere to Castlewhite Apartments236
- Take the train from Cork to PortlaoiseIc / ...
6h 32m€33–49
Castletownbere to Portlaoise by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castletownbere to Portlaoise is to bus and train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Castletownbere to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €45 - €75.
The distance between Castletownbere and Portlaoise is 294 km. The road distance is 288.8 km.
The best way to get from Castletownbere to Portlaoise without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 33m and costs €170 - €210.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Castletownbere to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Castletownbere to Portlaoise is 289 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Castletownbere to Portlaoise.
There are 67+ hotels available in Portlaoise.
What companies run services between Castletownbere, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Castletownbere to Portlaoise. However, you can take the taxi to Killarney then take the train to Portlaoise. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castletownbere to Portlaoise via University Hospital, Summerhill North, and Cork in around 5h 11m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Killarney to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–26
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 27 74003
- ardgroompostoffice@gmail.com
- Website
- harringtonsardgroom.com
Bus from Castletownbere to University Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.harringtonsardgroom.com/bus-service
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Castletownbere to University Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Castletownbere to Castlewhite Apartments
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- €150–190
Donal Harrington Coach and Hackney Service
- Phone
- +353 27 63 564
Billy Downey Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 297 1837
A2B Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 233 7574
Schull Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +353 28 28 320
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