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How to get fromPortlaoise to Athloneby bus, train, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Athlone by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Athlone Stationbus73
    1h 27m
    €9–13
  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Portarlington to AthlonetrainRe
    1h 56m
    €9–13
  3. Drive 70.4 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Athlonecar70.4 km
    56 min
    €12–17
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Athlonetaxi70.4 km
    56 min
    €100–120
  5. Bus via Willow Park

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Ave to Athlone TUSbus10062 / ...
    1h 53m
    €9–14

Portlaoise to Athlone by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€9Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

Bus Éireann operates a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Athlone Station twice daily. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Athlone every 2 hours. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 51 min.

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