There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Craughwell by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portarlington to AthenryIc / ...
3h 39m€16–24Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Moate73
- Take the bus from Moate to Craughwell763
3h 42m€20–28Drive 115.3 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Craughwell115.3 km
1h 37m€20–29Line 830 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Tullamore Hospital830 / ...
- Take the bus from Kilbeggan to Craughwell763
4h 41m€23–36
Portlaoise to Craughwell by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Craughwell is to train which costs €15 - €24 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Craughwell is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Craughwell. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Craughwell via Moate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Craughwell. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Craughwell via Portarlington and Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Craughwell is 144 km. The road distance is 115.3 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Craughwell without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €15 - €24.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Portlaoise to Craughwell, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Craughwell bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Craughwell train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Craughwell is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €15 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €28 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Craughwell, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Athenry every 3 hours. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Craughwell via Moate in around 3h 42m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portarlington to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Moate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Moate to Craughwell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Kilbeggan to Craughwell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 05786-24416
- slievebloomcoaches@live.com
- Website
- slievebloomcoaches.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Tullamore Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Craughwell bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Moate station.
Portlaoise to Craughwell train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Craughwell is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Portlaoise to Craughwell.
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