There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Knock by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portarlington to Claremorristrain Re
4h 17m€20–38Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Knockbus 440
4h 25m€20–30Drive 158.2 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Knockcar 158.2 km
2h 9m€27–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Knockbus 440
4h 51m€20–30Line 830 bus, line 815 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Tullamore Hosplbus 830 / ...
- Take the bus from Tullamore Hospl to Athlone Stnbus 815
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Knockbus 440
5h 38m€23–33
Portlaoise to Knock by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Knock is to bus which costs €19 - €30 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Knock is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Knock. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Knock via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Knock is 181 km. The road distance is 158.2 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Knock without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €19 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Portlaoise to Knock, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Knock bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Knock is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €19 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €30 and takes 4h 25m.
Portlaoise to Knock bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Knock is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Portlaoise to Knock.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Knock, IE-MO, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Claremorris twice daily. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Knock via Athlone Stn in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portarlington to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–20
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Stn to Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Tullamore Hospl
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- http://www.slievebloomcoaches.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- info@locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Tullamore Hospl to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
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