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How to get fromPortlaoise to Castletownby car, car ferry, bus, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Castletown by car, car ferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    4h 26m
    $38–395

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus bus 735
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    8h
    $34–388

  3. Bus, car ferry via Naas

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Maudlingsbus bus 726
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    8h 57m
    $36–390

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)plane plane DUB - IOM
    3h 50m
    $78–234

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Portlaoise to Castletown.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 257.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Castletown, Isle of Man?

There is no direct connection from Portlaoise to Castletown. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, then drive to Castletown. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Castletown via Eden Quay, Busáras, Ferry Port Termnl 1, Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Douglas Lord Street in around 8h.

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