There are 2 ways to get from Macroom to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car
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Macroom to Portlaoise by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Macroom to Portlaoise is to line 208 bus and train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Macroom to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €30 - €50.
The distance between Macroom and Portlaoise is 225 km. The road distance is 194.7 km.
The best way to get from Macroom to Portlaoise without a car is to line 208 bus and train which takes 3h 50m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Macroom to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Macroom to Portlaoise is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Macroom to Portlaoise.
There are 67+ hotels available in Portlaoise.
What companies run services between Macroom, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Macroom to Portlaoise. However, you can take the line 40 bus to Marymount Hospice, take the line 208 bus to Summerhill North, walk to Cork, then take the train to Portlaoise. Alternatively, you can drive from Macroom to Portlaoise in around 2h 19m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Marymount Hospice to Summerhill North
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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