There are 4 ways to get from Knock to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ballyhaunis to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
4h 5m€18–36Bus
- Take the bus from Knock to Athlone Stationbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 73
4h 31m€20–30Drive 158.2 km
- Drive from Knock to Portlaoisecar 158.2 km
2h 9m€27–39Bus, line 815 bus, line 830 bus
- Take the bus from Knock to Athlone Stationbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Tullamore Hospitalbus 815
- Take the bus from Tullamore Hospital to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 830 / ...
5h 32m€23–34
Knock to Portlaoise by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knock to Portlaoise is to bus which costs €19 - €30 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Knock to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Knock to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Knock and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Knock and Portlaoise is 163 km. The road distance is 158.2 km.
The best way to get from Knock to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €18 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Knock to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Knock to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Knock station.
The best way to get from Knock to Portlaoise is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €18 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €30 and takes 4h 31m.
Knock to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knock to Portlaoise is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Knock to Portlaoise.
What companies run services between Knock, IE-MO, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Ballyhaunis to Portarlington 5 times a day. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Knock to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Athlone Station in around 4h 31m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Ballyhaunis to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Knock to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- info@locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Athlone Station to Tullamore Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
Bus from Tullamore Hospital to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- http://www.slievebloomcoaches.ie/
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