There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Doolin by bus, train, 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.
Bus via Limerick
best- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 735
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Ennis Stationbus 51
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus 350
5h 31m€26–45Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Birrbus 823
- Take the bus from Birr to ATU Galwaybus 844
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus 350
6h 19m€22–32Train, bus
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Re
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolinbus 350
5h 41m€23–35Drive 175.6 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Doolincar 175.6 km
2h 15m€30–43Train, bus via Tipperary
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain 208 / ...
- Take the train from Limerick to Ennistrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus 350
5h 41m€24–36
Portlaoise to Doolin by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Doolin is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Doolin is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Doolin. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Doolin via Limerick Colbert Station and Ennis Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Doolin is 212 km. The road distance is 175.6 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Doolin without a car is to bus via Limerick which takes 5h 31m and costs €25 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Portlaoise to Doolin, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Doolin bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Doolin bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Doolin is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Portlaoise to Doolin.
There are 316+ hotels available in Doolin.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Doolin, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Doolin via Limerick Arthur's Quay, Limerick Colbert Station, and Ennis Station in around 5h 31m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Limerick to Ennis
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Ennis Station to Doolin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Doolin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- lo@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- 057 912 0124
- info@kearnstransport.com
- Website
- kearnstransport.com
Bus from Birr to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://kearnstransport.com/
- Phone
- 069-62546
- limerickclare@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklc.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Doolin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.locallinklc.ie/
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