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How to get fromCavan to Portlaoiseby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cavan to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466
    2. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    3h 31m
    €27–39

  2. Drive 130 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cavan to Portlaoisecar car 130 km
    1h 51m
    €23–33

  3. Bus, train via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Longford Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    2. Take the train from Longford to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    4h 54m
    €25–39

  4. Bus, train via Dublin #2

    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Dublin Busárasbus bus 109X
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    3h 53m
    €27–43

  5. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 726
    4h 12m
    €26–38

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cavan Cathdrl to MU North Campusbus bus Um05
    2. Take the bus from MU North Campus to Market Sqbus bus Um14
    5h 5m

Cavan to Portlaoise by bus and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 173.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Cavan, Ulster, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Airport Zone 16 in around 4h 12m.

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