There are 6 ways to get from Portlaoise to Carnew by bus, car, taxi, or train
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- Take the bus from Market Square to Carlow Bus StationIw08
- Take the bus from Carlow to Bunclody484
3h 48mDrive 74.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Portlaoise to Carnew74.4 km
1h 8m€13–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Carnew74.4 km
1h 8m€100–130Train, line 885 bus, bus
- Take the train from Portlaoise to SallinsIc / ...
- Take the bus from Sallins Station to Blessington885 / ...
- Take the bus from Blessington to Carnew132
4h 25mBus via Naas
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Naas726
- Take the bus from Blessington to Carnew132
4h 58m€17–25Bus via Naas #2
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Naas726
- Take the bus from Naas to Baltinglass885
- Take the bus from Baltinglass to Carnew
5h 28m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Carnew is to drive which costs €12 - €19 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Carnew is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €12 - €19.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Carnew. However, there are services departing from Market Square and arriving at Carnew via Carlow and Bunclody. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Carnew is 116 km. The road distance is 74.4 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Carnew without a car is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Portlaoise to Carnew, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Carnew bus services, operated by PJ Martley, depart from Market Square station.
Portlaoise to Carnew bus services, operated by PJ Martley, arrive at Carlow Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Carnew is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Portlaoise to Carnew.
There are 132+ hotels available in Carnew.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Carnew, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Market Square to Carnew via Carlow Bus Station, Carlow, and Bunclody in around 3h 48m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Sallins
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Market Square to Carlow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- http://www.transportforireland.ie
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Carlow to Bunclody
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
Bus from Sallins Station to Blessington
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
Bus from Naas to Baltinglass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
Bus from Baltinglass to Carnew
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Blessington to Carnew
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Naas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Naas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- €100–130
Laois taxis
- Phone
- +353 57 866 5555
Kelly's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +353 86 262 4558
J Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 242 1876
- Website
- jtaxiservices.ie
Charlie Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 348 5118
- Website
- charlietaxiservices.ie
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to travel India's Golden Triangle, Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, and 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit - to help you get the most out of your next trip.