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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Muine Bheagtrain train Ic / ...
    2h 19m
    €32–42

  2. Drive  66.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Borriscar car 66.6 km
    56 min
    €12–17

  3. Bus, line 887 bus

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus Iw08
    2. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Borrisbus bus 887
    2h 24m
    €17–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Borristaxi taxi 66.6 km
    56 min
    €95–120

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Square to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus Iw08
    2. Take the bus from Carlow to Borrisbus bus 481
    3h 28m

Portlaoise to Borris by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 104.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Borris, IE-CW, Ireland?

You can take a train from Portlaoise to Borris via Kildare and Muine Bheag in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Borris via Carlow Bus Stn in around 2h 24m.

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