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
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The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Fossa is to train which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Fossa is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Fossa. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Fossa Cross via Limerick Arthur's Quay and Killarney Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
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 7m and costs €19 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Portlaoise to Fossa, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Fossa bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Fossa is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €19 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 10m.
Portlaoise to Fossa bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Fossa is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Portlaoise to Fossa.
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 Avenue to Fossa Cross via Limerick Arthur's Quay, Killarney Mission Road, and Killarney Bus Station in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–26
- 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
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Killarney Mission Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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