What is the cheapest way to get from County Clare to Portlaoise?

The cheapest way to get from County Clare to Portlaoise is to train which costs €16 - €26 and takes 3h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from County Clare to Portlaoise?

The fastest way to get from County Clare to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between County Clare and Portlaoise?

No, there is no direct bus from County Clare to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Ennis Friars Walk and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via UL Student Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between County Clare and Portlaoise?

No, there is no direct train from County Clare to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Ennis and arriving at Portlaoise via Limerick and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from County Clare to Portlaoise?

The distance between County Clare and Portlaoise is 174 km. The road distance is 139.3 km.

How do I travel from County Clare to Portlaoise without a car?

The best way to get from County Clare to Portlaoise without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 18m and costs €18 - €35.

How long does it take to get from County Clare to Portlaoise?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from County Clare to Portlaoise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the County Clare to Portlaoise bus from?

County Clare to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Ennis Friars Walk station.

Where do I catch the County Clare to Portlaoise train from?

County Clare to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ennis station.

Train or bus from County Clare to Portlaoise?

The best way to get from County Clare to Portlaoise is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €19 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €16 - €26 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the County Clare to Portlaoise bus arrive?

County Clare to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at UL Student Centre station.

Where does the County Clare to Portlaoise train arrive?

County Clare to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.

Can I drive from County Clare to Portlaoise?

Yes, the driving distance between County Clare to Portlaoise is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from County Clare to Portlaoise.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 67+ hotels available in Portlaoise.

County Clare to Portlaoise - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from County Clare to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Limerick Colbert Station51
2. Take the train from Limerick to PortlaoiseIc
3h 18m
€18–34
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ennis to LimerickIc / ...
2. Take the train from Limerick to Limerick JunctionIc / ...
3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to PortlaoiseIc / ...
3h 35m
€17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ennis Friars Walk to UL Student Centre300
2. Take the bus from UL Student Centre to Portlaoise JFL Avenue735
3h 40m
€20–28
Drive 139.3 km
1. Drive from County Clare to Portlaoise139.3 km
1h 41m
€24–34

County Clare to Portlaoise by bus and train

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3h 18mAverage Duration

€18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 174 km
Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Ennis Friars Walk to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via UL Student Centre in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ennis to Portlaoise via Limerick and Limerick Junction in around 3h 35m.

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