There are 3 ways to get from Claremorris to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car
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Claremorris to Portlaoise by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Claremorris to Portlaoise is to train which costs €15 - €24 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Claremorris to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Claremorris to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Claremorris to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Portlaoise via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Claremorris and Portlaoise is 169 km. The road distance is 156.3 km.
The best way to get from Claremorris to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €15 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Claremorris to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Claremorris to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Claremorris station.
Claremorris to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Claremorris station.
The best way to get from Claremorris to Portlaoise is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €15 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €29 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Claremorris, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Claremorris to Portarlington every 4 hours. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Claremorris to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Athlone Station in around 4h 10m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Claremorris to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–20
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Claremorris to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- 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
Claremorris to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.
Claremorris to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Claremorris to Portlaoise is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Claremorris to Portlaoise.
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