There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Cahir Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick JunctionIc
- Take the bus from Limerick Junction to Cahir55
2h 12m€14–28Train
cheapest- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick JunctionIc
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to CahirRe
2h 36m€12–17Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise Station to Cashel828
- Take the bus from Cashel to Cahir245X
2h 48mDrive 93.4 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Cahir Castle93.4 km
56 min€16–23
Portlaoise to Cahir Castle by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Cahir Castle is to train which costs €11 - €18 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Cahir Castle is to drive which takes 56 min and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise station to Cahir Castle. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise Station and arriving at Cahir via Cashel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Cahir Castle. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Cahir via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Cahir Castle is 117 km. The road distance is 93.4 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Cahir Castle without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 12m and costs €13 - €29.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Portlaoise to Cahir Castle, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Cahir Castle bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Tipperary, depart from Portlaoise Station.
Portlaoise to Cahir Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Cahir Castle is to bus which takes 2h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €11 - €18 and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Cahir Castle, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Portlaoise Station to Cahir Castle via Cashel and Cahir in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Cahir Castle via Limerick Junction and Cahir in around 2h 36m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 52 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
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Junction to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Limerick Junction to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.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
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Cahir Castle bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Tipperary, arrive at Cashel station.
Portlaoise to Cahir Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Cahir Castle is 93 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Portlaoise to Cahir Castle.
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