There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Croagh Patrick by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portarlington to Westporttrain Re
4h 16m€42–55Drive 212.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Portlaoise to Croagh Patrickcar 212.4 km
3h 13m€36–52Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to UL Student Ctrbus 735
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Westportbus Ul05
6h 17mBus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Westportbus 440
6h 26m€48–66
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Croagh Patrick is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Croagh Patrick is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €35 - €55.
The distance between Portlaoise and Croagh Patrick is 224 km. The road distance is 212.4 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Croagh Patrick without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €40 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Portlaoise to Croagh Patrick, including transfers.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Croagh Patrick is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €40 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus via Limerick, which costs and takes 6h 17m.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Croagh Patrick is 212 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Portlaoise to Croagh Patrick.
There are 246+ hotels available in Croagh Patrick.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Croagh Patrick, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Westport twice daily. Tickets cost €17–24 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Croagh Patrick via UL Student Ctr, UL East Gate, and Westport in around 6h 17m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portarlington to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to UL Student Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from UL East Gate to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/Michael-Moran-Coach-Hire-Castlebar-623323737844282
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Stn to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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