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How to get fromPortlaoise to Castletownbereby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Castletownbere by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Killarney to Castletownberetaxi taxi
    4h 21m
    €170–219

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    3. Take the bus from Parnell Place to Castletownberebus bus 231
    7h 21m
    €44–60

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Parnell Place to Castletownberebus bus 231
    5h 4m
    €47–65

  4. Drive 289.3 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Castletownberecar car 289.3 km
    3h 19m
    €50–73

  5. Train, bus via Bandon

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bandon to Castletownberebus bus 236
    6h 26m
    €52–81

Portlaoise to Castletownbere by train and bus

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Castletownbere, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Castletownbere via Limerick Arthurs Qy, Henry Street, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Parnell Place in around 7h 21m.

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