There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Castlebar by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portarlington to Castlebartrain Re
3h 28mDrive 182.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Portlaoise to Castlebarcar 182.9 km
2h 37m€31–45Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to UL Student Centrebus 735
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Castlebar Librarybus Ul05
5h 36mBus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Athlone Stationbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Castlebarbus 440
5h 42m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Castlebar is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Castlebar is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Castlebar Library via UL East Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Castlebar via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Castlebar is 193 km. The road distance is 182.9 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Castlebar without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Portlaoise to Castlebar, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Castlebar bus services, operated by JJ Kavanagh, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Castlebar train services, operated by Cie, depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Castlebar is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Limerick, which costs and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
Cie operates a train from Portarlington to Castlebar twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Castlebar Library via UL Student Centre and UL East Gate in around 5h 36m.
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to UL Student Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from UL East Gate to Castlebar Library
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- transportforireland.ie
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Station to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- buseireann.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Castlebar bus services, operated by JJ Kavanagh, arrive at UL Student Centre station.
Portlaoise to Castlebar train services, operated by Cie, arrive at Castlebar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Castlebar is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Portlaoise to Castlebar.
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