What is the cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Avoca?

The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Avoca is to drive which costs €15 - €22 and takes 1h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Avoca?

The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Avoca is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €15 - €22.

Is there a direct bus between Portlaoise and Avoca?

No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Avoca. However, there are services departing from Market Square and arriving at Avoca Bridge via Carlow Bus Station and Woodenbridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Portlaoise to Avoca?

The distance between Portlaoise and Avoca is 109 km. The road distance is 89.6 km.

How do I travel from Portlaoise to Avoca without a car?

The best way to get from Portlaoise to Avoca without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Portlaoise to Avoca?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Portlaoise to Avoca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portlaoise to Avoca bus from?

Portlaoise to Avoca bus services, operated by PJ Martley, depart from Market Square station.

Train or bus from Portlaoise to Avoca?

The best way to get from Portlaoise to Avoca is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €25 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Portlaoise to Avoca bus arrive?

Portlaoise to Avoca bus services, operated by PJ Martley, arrive at Carlow Bus Station.

Can I drive from Portlaoise to Avoca?

Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Avoca is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Portlaoise to Avoca.

Where can I stay near Avoca?

There are 139+ hotels available in Avoca.

Portlaoise to Avoca - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Portlaoise to Avoca by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Market Square to Carlow Bus Stationbus Iw08
2. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Woodenbridge Hotelbus 800
4h 25m
Drive 89.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Portlaoise to Avocacar 89.6 km
1h 27m
€15–22
Train
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain 200 / ...
2. Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
5h 23m
€17–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Avocataxi 89.6 km
1h 27m
€120–160
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain 200 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklowbus 2
4h 54m
€23–33
Train, bus, line 183 bus
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain 200 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Rathnewbus 133
3. Take the bus from Rathnew to Avoca Bridgebus 183
5h 11m
Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 726
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Arklowbus 2
5h 36m
€26–38

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portlaoise to Avoca.

Launch map view

Distance: 109.5 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Market Square to Avoca Bridge via Carlow Bus Station, Woodenbridge Hotel, and Woodenbridge in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Avoca Bridge via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey Street, Tara Street, Arklow, and Arklow in around 5h 23m.

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