There are 3 ways to get from Portlaoise to Castlerea by train, bus, or car
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Portlaoise to Castlerea by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Castlerea is to train which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 40m.
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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
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 2h 40m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 40m 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 2h 40m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Castlerea twice daily. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Castlerea via Athlone Stn in around 3h 28m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portarlington to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–23
Bus from Athlone Stn to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- 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 Castlerea 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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