There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Cahir by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junction208 / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to CahirRe
2h 22m€12–17Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise Station to Cashel828
- Take the bus from Cashel to Cahir245X
2h 47mDrive 93.2 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Cahir93.2 km
56 min€16–23Train, bus
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junction208 / ...
- Take the bus from Limerick Junction to Cahir55
2h 24m€20–28
Portlaoise to Cahir by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Cahir is to train which costs €11 - €18 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Cahir is to drive which takes 56 min and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise station to Cahir. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise Station and arriving at Cahir via Cashel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Cahir. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Cahir via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Cahir is 116 km. The road distance is 93.2 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Cahir without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €11 - €18.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Portlaoise to Cahir, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Cahir bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Tipperary, depart from Portlaoise Station.
Portlaoise to Cahir train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Cahir is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €11 - €18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Cahir, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Cahir via Limerick Junction in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise Station to Cahir via Cashel in around 2h 47m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Limerick Junction to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- 052 616 6140
- info@locallinktipperary.ie
- Website
- locallinktipperary.ie
Bus from Portlaoise Station to Cashel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinktipperary.ie/
Bus from Cashel to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinktipperary.ie/
Bus from Limerick Junction to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://locallinktipperary.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Cashel to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Junction to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Cahir bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Tipperary, arrive at Cashel station.
Portlaoise to Cahir train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Cahir is 93 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Portlaoise to Cahir.
There are 87+ hotels available in Cahir.



