There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Castleisland by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Killarneytrain Ic
3h 51m€24–41Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 735
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Castleislandbus 14
4h 20m€27–37Drive 191.6 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Castleislandcar 191.6 km
2h 7m€33–47Bus via Abbeyfeale
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to UL Student Centrebus 735
- Take the bus from UL Student Centre to Abbeyfealebus 300
4h 57m€25–44
Portlaoise to Castleisland by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Castleisland is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Castleisland is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Castleisland. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Castleisland via Limerick Colbert Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Castleisland is 241 km. The road distance is 191.6 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Castleisland without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €23 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Portlaoise to Castleisland, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Castleisland bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Castleisland is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €23 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 20m.
Portlaoise to Castleisland bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Castleisland is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Portlaoise to Castleisland.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Castleisland, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Killarney once a week. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Castleisland via Limerick Arthur's Quay and Limerick Colbert Station in around 4h 20m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–26
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to UL Student Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Castleisland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from UL Student Centre to Abbeyfeale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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