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How to get fromPortlaoise to Cavanby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Cavan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train 200 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus 30
    3h 45m
    €22–39

  2. Drive 129.7 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Cavancar car 129.7 km
    1h 52m
    €22–32

  3. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus 30
    4h 30m
    €29–41

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Square to Maynooth University North Campusbus bus Um14
    2. Take the bus from Maynooth University North Campus to Cavan Cathedralbus bus Um05
    5h 3m

Portlaoise to Cavan by train, tram, and bus

Calendar210Weekly Services
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Cavan, Ulster, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Cavan Bus Station via Dublin Airport Zone 16 and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 4h 30m.

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