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How to get fromPortlaoise to Castlebarby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Castlebar by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain train Ic / ...
    3h 57m
    €19–28

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Castlebarbus bus 440
    5h 42m
    €44–63

  3. Drive 182.9 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Castlebarcar car 182.9 km
    2h 37m
    €31–45

  4. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebarbus bus 721
    7h
    €30–49

Portlaoise to Castlebar by train

Calendar80Weekly Trains
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?

You can take a train from Portlaoise to Castlebar via Portarlington and Athlone in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Castlebar via Athlone Stn in around 5h 42m.

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