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How to get fromMayo County to Portlaoiseby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mayo County to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    4h 11m
    €18–28

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Castlebar to Athlone Stnbus bus 440
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 73
    6h 57m
    €54–76

  3. Drive 187.9 km

    1. Drive from Mayo County to Portlaoisecar car 187.9 km
    2h 42m
    €32–47

  4. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Castlebar to Airport Zone 11bus bus 721
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 726
    7h 29m
    €40–62

Mayo County to Portlaoise by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Mayo County, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Castlebar to Portarlington every 3 hours. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tawnylaheen to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Castlebar and Athlone Stn in around 6h 57m.

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