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

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There are 4 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 KillarneytrainIc
    2. Take the taxi from Killarney to Castletownberetaxi
    3h 41m
    €169–216

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to CorktrainIc
    2. Take the bus from Parnell Place to Castletownberebus231
    5h 3m
    €32–46

  3. Drive 289.3 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Castletownberecar289.3 km
    3h 19m
    €50–71

  4. Train, bus via Cork

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to CorktrainIc
    2. Take the bus from Castlewhite Apartments to Castletownberebus236
    6h 16m
    €33–49

Portlaoise to Castletownbere by train and bus

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Portlaoise to Castletownbere. However, you can take the train to Killarney then take the taxi to Castletownbere. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Castletownbere via Cork, Summerhill North, MacCurtain Street, and Parnell Place in around 5h 3m.

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