There are 2 ways to get from Cork to Portlaoise by train or car
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Cork to Portlaoise by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Portlaoise is to train which costs €16 - €23 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €27 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cork and arriving at Portlaoise. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Cork and Portlaoise is 184 km. The road distance is 165 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs €16 - €23.
The train from Cork to Portlaoise takes 1h 44m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Cork to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cork to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Portlaoise is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Cork to Portlaoise.
There are 67+ hotels available in Portlaoise.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Portlaoise every 3 hours. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 44m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
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