There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Ferns by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to SETU CarlowIw08
- Take the bus from SETU Carlow to FernsIw07
2h 40mDrive 82.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Portlaoise to Ferns82.5 km
1h 9m€14–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Ferns82.5 km
1h 9m€110–140Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16726
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Ferns2
5h 3m€29–41
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Ferns is to drive which costs €13 - €21 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Ferns is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs €13 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Ferns. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Ferns via SETU Carlow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Ferns is 86 km. The road distance is 82.5 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Ferns without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Portlaoise to Ferns, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Ferns bus services, operated by PJ Martley, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Ferns bus services, operated by PJ Martley, arrive at SETU Carlow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Ferns is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Portlaoise to Ferns.
There are 112+ hotels available in Ferns.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Ferns, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Ferns via SETU Carlow in around 2h 40m.
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- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to SETU Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- http://www.transportforireland.ie
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to SETU Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 59 913 2392
- info@dunnescoaches.com
- Website
- dunnescoaches.com
Bus from SETU Carlow to Ferns
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Dunnes Coaches
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport to Ferns
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- €110–140
Laois taxis
- Phone
- +353 57 866 5555
Kelly's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +353 86 262 4558
J Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 242 1876
- Website
- jtaxiservices.ie
Charlie Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 348 5118
- Website
- charlietaxiservices.ie
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