There are 3 ways to get from Midleton to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car
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Midleton to Portlaoise by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Midleton to Portlaoise is to train which costs €19 - €28 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Midleton to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Midleton to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Midleton and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Waterford Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Midleton to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Midleton and arriving at Portlaoise via Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Midleton and Portlaoise is 203 km. The road distance is 161.9 km.
The best way to get from Midleton to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €19 - €28.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Midleton to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Midleton to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Midleton station.
Midleton to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Midleton to Portlaoise is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €19 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Midleton, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Portlaoise every 3 hours. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Midleton to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Waterford Bus Station in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Midleton to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Midleton to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Midleton to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Waterford Bus Station.
Midleton to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Midleton to Portlaoise is 162 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Midleton to Portlaoise.
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