There are 4 ways to get from County Cavan to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Knocknagillagh to Dublin Busárasbus 109X
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
3h 22m€20–30Drive 122.2 km
- Drive from County Cavan to Portlaoisecar 122.2 km
1h 51m€21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Knocknagillagh to Dublin Busárasbus 109X
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
4h 25m€21–30Bus via Newbridge
- Take the bus from Knocknagillagh to Dublin Busárasbus
- Take the bus from Connolly Station to Toughers Ind Estatebus 126
- Take the bus from Toughers Ind Estate to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
4h 56m€22–31
County Cavan to Portlaoise by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from County Cavan to Portlaoise is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from County Cavan to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from County Cavan to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Knocknagillagh and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between County Cavan and Portlaoise is 187 km. The road distance is 122.2 km.
The best way to get from County Cavan to Portlaoise without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 22m and costs €20 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from County Cavan to Portlaoise, including transfers.
County Cavan to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Knocknagillagh station.
County Cavan to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Dublin Busáras station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Cavan to Portlaoise is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from County Cavan to Portlaoise.
There are 68+ hotels available in Portlaoise.
What companies run services between County Cavan, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Knocknagillagh to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Dublin Busáras and George's Quay in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Knocknagillagh to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Connolly Station to Toughers Ind Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Toughers Ind Estate to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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