There are 4 ways to get from Leitrim to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Athlone
best- Take the bus from Leitrim to TUS North Gatebus Ul06
- Take the bus from Athlone TUS to Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Avebus 10062 / ...
4h€21–28Train
- Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
5h 3m€25–37Drive 135.9 km
- Drive from Leitrim to Portlaoisecar 135.9 km
1h 54m€24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
4h 47m€27–38
Leitrim to Portlaoise by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leitrim to Portlaoise is to bus via Athlone which costs €20 - €29 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 Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Ave via Athlone TUS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Leitrim to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Carrick On Shannon and arriving at Portlaoise via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Leitrim and Portlaoise is 163 km. The road distance is 135.9 km.
The best way to get from Leitrim to Portlaoise without a car is to bus via Athlone which takes 4h and costs €20 - €29.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Leitrim to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Leitrim to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, depart from Leitrim station.
Leitrim to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carrick On Shannon station.
The best way to get from Leitrim to Portlaoise is to bus via Athlone which takes 4h and costs €20 - €29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Leitrim, IE-LM, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Leitrim to Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Ave via TUS North Gate and Athlone TUS in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leitrim to Portlaoise via Carrick-on-Snn Stn, Carrick On Shannon, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 3m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Leitrim to TUS North Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- info@locallinklaoisoffaly.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
- €8–11
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €21–29
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More Questions & Answers
Leitrim to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, arrive at TUS North Gate station.
Leitrim to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leitrim to Portlaoise is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Leitrim to Portlaoise.
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