There are 2 ways to get from Portlaoise to Blarney by train, bus, or car
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Portlaoise to Blarney by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Blarney is to train and line 215 bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Blarney is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €28 - €45.
The distance between Portlaoise and Blarney is 195 km. The road distance is 171.4 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Blarney without a car is to train and line 215 bus which takes 2h 56m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Portlaoise to Blarney, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Blarney is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Portlaoise to Blarney.
There are 214+ hotels available in Blarney.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Blarney, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Portlaoise to Blarney. However, you can take the train to Cork, walk to Summerhill North, take the line 208 bus to Saint Patrick's Street, then take the line 215 bus to Blarney. Alternatively, you can drive from Portlaoise to Blarney in around 1h 49m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Saint Patrick's Street to Blarney
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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