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 42m.
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 Avenue and arriving at Castlerea via Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
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 42m.
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 42m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Portlaoise to Castlerea, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Castlerea bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue 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 42m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €25 and takes 3h 25m.
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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Castlerea via Athlone Station in around 3h 25m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portarlington to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Castlerea bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone 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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