There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Ferns by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Merrion Square to Fernsbus 740
3h 46m€27–38Drive 82.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Portlaoise to Fernscar 82.5 km
1h 13m€14–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Fernstaxi 82.5 km
1h 13m€110–140Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Fernsbus 740
4h 20m€23–33Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 14 to Fernsbus 740
4h 32m€25–39
Portlaoise to Ferns by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Ferns is to drive which costs €14 - €21 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Ferns is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Ferns. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Ferns via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Ferns is 191 km. The road distance is 82.5 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Ferns without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 46m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Portlaoise to Ferns, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Ferns bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Ferns bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Ferns is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Portlaoise to Ferns.
There are 121+ hotels available in Ferns.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Ferns, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Ferns via Eden Quay and George's Quay in around 4h 20m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Merrion Square to Ferns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from George's Quay to Ferns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Airport Zone 14 to Ferns
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- €110–140
Charlie Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 348 5118
- Website
- charlietaxiservices.ie
J Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 242 1876
- Website
- jtaxiservices.ie
Kelly's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +353 86 262 4558
Laois taxis
- Phone
- +353 57 866 5555
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