There are 2 ways to get from Portlaoise to Cobh by train or car
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Portlaoise to Cobh by train
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The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Cobh is to train which costs €19 - €28 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Cobh is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Cobh. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Cobh via Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Cobh is 202 km. The road distance is 171.4 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Cobh without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €19 - €28.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Portlaoise to Cobh, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise to Cobh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Cobh is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Portlaoise to Cobh.
There are 338+ hotels available in Cobh.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Cobh, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 51m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
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