There are 3 ways to get from Portlaoise to Athenry by train, bus, or car
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Portlaoise to Athenry by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Athenry is to train which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Athenry is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Athenry via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Athenry via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Athenry is 135 km. The road distance is 119.1 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Athenry without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Portlaoise to Athenry, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Athenry bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Athenry is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Athenry, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Athenry hourly. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athenry via Athlone Stn and Athlone in around 3h 44m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portarlington to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–23
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Athlone to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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Booking & Getting There
Portlaoise to Athenry bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Portlaoise to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Athenry is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Portlaoise to Athenry.
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