There are 3 ways to get from Portlaoise to Claremorris by train, bus, or car
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Portlaoise to Claremorris by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Claremorris is to train which costs €15 - €24 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Claremorris is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Claremorris. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Claremorris via Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Claremorris. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Claremorris via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Claremorris is 169 km. The road distance is 156.3 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Claremorris without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €15 - €24.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Portlaoise to Claremorris, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Claremorris bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Claremorris train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Claremorris is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €15 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €29 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Claremorris, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Claremorris twice daily. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Claremorris via Athlone Station in around 4h 8m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portarlington to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–20
- 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 Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Claremorris bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.
Portlaoise to Claremorris train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Claremorris station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Claremorris is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Portlaoise to Claremorris.
There are 70+ hotels available in Claremorris.



