There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Carrickmacross by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey St to Carrickmacrossbus 980 / ...
3h 52m€16–23Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
- Take the bus from Abbey St to Carrickmacrossbus 980 / ...
4h 10m€14–20Train
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
4h 23m€33–48Drive 132.7 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Carrickmacrosscar 132.7 km
2h 17m€24–34Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Crrckmacrss N2bus 32
3h 57m€23–35
Portlaoise to Carrickmacross by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Carrickmacross is to bus which costs €14 - €20 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Carrickmacross is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Carrickmacross. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Crrckmacrss N2 via Airport Zone 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Carrickmacross. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Dundalk via Cherry Orchard and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Carrickmacross is 170 km. The road distance is 132.7 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Carrickmacross without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 52m and costs €16 - €24.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Portlaoise to Carrickmacross, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Carrickmacross bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Carrickmacross train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Carrickmacross is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €23 - €35 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Carrickmacross, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Carrickmacross via Cherry Orchard, Dublin Connolly, Dundalk, and Dundalk Stn in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Crrckmacrss N2 via Airport Zone 16 and Airport Zone 12 in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchard
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- info@collinscoaches.ie
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Abbey St to Carrickmacross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Abbey St to Carrickmacross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Portlaoise to Carrickmacross bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Portlaoise to Carrickmacross train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cherry Orchard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Carrickmacross is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Portlaoise to Carrickmacross.
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