There are 4 ways to get from Elphin 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
best- Take the bus from Elphin to TUS North GateUl06
- Take the bus from Athlone TUS to Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Ave10062 / ...
3h 35m€17–24Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Elphin to RoscommonUl06
- Take the train from Roscommon to Portarlington803 / ...
3h 57m€14–23Drive 129.8 km
- Drive from Elphin to Portlaoise129.8 km
1h 40m€23–32Line 451 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Elphin to Longford Station451
- Take the bus from Longford Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenue73
3h 58m€18–27
Elphin to Portlaoise by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elphin to Portlaoise is to bus and train which costs €14 - €23 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Elphin to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Elphin to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Elphin and arriving at Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Ave via Athlone TUS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Elphin and Portlaoise is 143 km. The road distance is 129.8 km.
The best way to get from Elphin to Portlaoise without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs €16 - €25.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Elphin to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Elphin to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, depart from Elphin station.
Elphin to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, arrive at TUS North Gate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elphin to Portlaoise is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Elphin to Portlaoise.
There are 66+ hotels available in Portlaoise.
What companies run services between Elphin, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Elphin to Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Ave via TUS North Gate and Athlone TUS in around 3h 35m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Roscommon to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Elphin to TUS North Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
Bus from Elphin to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- lo@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Athlone TUS to Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Elphin to Longford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Longford Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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