There are 3 ways to get from Portlaoise to Castlerea by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlereatrain Ic / ...
3h 6m€15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Castlereabus 440
3h 28m€32–44Drive 131.8 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Castlereacar 131.8 km
1h 41m€23–33
Portlaoise to Castlerea by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Castlerea is to train which costs €14 - €22 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Castlerea is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Castlerea via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Castlerea via Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Castlerea is 133 km. The road distance is 131.8 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Castlerea without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €14 - €22.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Portlaoise to Castlerea, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Castlerea bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Castlerea is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €14 - €22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Castlerea via Portarlington and Athlone in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Castlerea via Athlone Stn in around 3h 28m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–23
Bus from Athlone Stn to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €15–21
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Castlerea bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Portlaoise to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Castlerea is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Portlaoise to Castlerea.
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