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How to get fromCounty Clare to Portlaoiseby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from County Clare to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Tipperary

    best
    1. Take the train from Ennis to Limericktrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    2h 49m
    €17–25

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ennis Frs Walk to UL Student Ctrbus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 735
    3h 40m
    €13–19

  3. Drive 139.3 km

    1. Drive from County Clare to Portlaoisecar car 139.3 km
    1h 41m
    €24–35

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ennis to Limericktrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    2h 58m
    €16–22

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    3h 18m
    €24–36

County Clare to Portlaoise by train

Calendar126Weekly Trains
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between County Clare, IE-CE, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

You can take a train from Ennis to Portlaoise via Limerick and Limerick Junction in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ennis Frs Walk to Portlaoise JFL Ave via UL Student Ctr in around 3h 40m.

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