There are 5 ways to get from Leitrim 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 Leitrim to TUS North Gatebus Ul06
- Take the bus from Athlone to Port Laoisebus 4994
3h 40m€20–27Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Leitrim to Roscommonbus Ul06
- Take the train from Roscommon to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
4h€17–27Drive 135.9 km
- Drive from Leitrim to Portlaoisecar 135.9 km
1h 54m€24–35Bus via Kilminchy
- Take the bus from Leitrim to TUS North Gatebus Ul06
- Take the bus from TUS North Gate to Kilminchybus Ai07
4h 14m€22–31Bus #2
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
4h 47m€27–38
Leitrim to Portlaoise by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leitrim to Portlaoise is to bus and train which costs €17 - €28 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Leitrim to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Leitrim to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Leitrim and arriving at Port Laoise via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Leitrim and Portlaoise is 152 km. The road distance is 135.9 km.
The best way to get from Leitrim to Portlaoise without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €19 - €28.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Leitrim to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Leitrim to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, depart from Leitrim station.
Leitrim to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, arrive at TUS North Gate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leitrim to Portlaoise is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Leitrim to Portlaoise.
There are 72+ hotels available in Portlaoise.
What companies run services between Leitrim, IE-LM, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Leitrim to Port Laoise via TUS North Gate and Athlone in around 3h 40m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Roscommon to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- +353 71 964 1059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Leitrim to TUS North Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Leitrim to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Leitrim to TUS North Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Athlone to Port Laoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from TUS North Gate to Kilminchy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–29
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