There are 3 ways to get from Portlaoise to Fossa by train, bus, or car
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Portlaoise to Fossa by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Fossa is to train which costs €19 - €40 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Fossa is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Fossa. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Fossa Cross via Limerick Arthurs Qy and Killarney Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Fossa. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Killarney via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Fossa is 221 km. The road distance is 218.9 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Fossa without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €19 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Portlaoise to Fossa, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Fossa bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Fossa train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Fossa is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €19 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €45 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Fossa, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Killarney once a week. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Fossa Cross via Limerick Arthurs Qy, Killarney Mission, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 5h 14m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–26
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
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Booking & Getting There
Portlaoise to Fossa bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Portlaoise to Fossa train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Killarney station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Fossa is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Portlaoise to Fossa.
There are 189+ hotels available in Fossa.