Rome2Rio

How to get fromPortlaoise to Dromoland Castleby train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Dromoland Castle

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Dromoland Castle 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.

  1. Train, line 343 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Limericktrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Shannon T Hallbus bus 343
    3h 12m
    €24–48

  2. Bus, line 343 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Harvey's Quay to Shannon T Hallbus bus 343
    3h 27m
    €22–43

  3. Drive  125.9 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Dromoland Castlecar car 125.9 km
    1h 29m
    €23–32

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Newmarket-on-Fergusbus bus
    3h 24m
    €25–35

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Ennistrain train Ic / ...
    4h 3m
    €27–40

Portlaoise to Dromoland Castle by train, bus, and foot

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Portlaoise to Dromoland Castle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 159.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Dromoland Castle, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Dromoland Castle via Limerick Arthurs Qy, Harvey's Quay, Shannon T Hall, and Newmarket-on-Fergus in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Dromoland Castle via Limerick Junction, Limerick, Ennis, Ennis B na Trócaire, and Newmarket-on-Fergus in around 4h 3m.

Train operators
Bus operators

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 Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, and Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There