There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Croagh Patrick by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Portarlington to WestportIc / ...
4h 15m€42–55Drive 212.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Portlaoise to Croagh Patrick212.4 km
3h 12m€36–52Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to UL Student Centre735
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to WestportUl05
6h 17mBus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Athlone Station73
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Westport440
6h 23m€48–66
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Croagh Patrick is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Croagh Patrick is to drive which takes 3h 12m 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 15m and costs €40 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 15m 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 15m 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 12m to drive from Portlaoise to Croagh Patrick.
There are 200+ 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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Croagh Patrick via UL Student Centre, UL East Gate, and Westport in around 6h 17m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portarlington to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- 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 Avenue to UL Student Centre
- 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
- moreinfo
- Michael Moran
- 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 Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts, Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe, and French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.