There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Knock Shrine by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portarlington to Claremorristrain Re
4h 20m€20–38Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Athlone Stationbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Knock Southbus 440
4h 25m€20–30Drive 158.3 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Knock Shrinecar 158.3 km
2h 9m€27–39Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Ave to Athlone TUSbus 10062 / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Knockbus 440
5h 43m€21–31
Portlaoise to Knock Shrine by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Knock Shrine is to bus which costs €20 - €30 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Knock Shrine is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Knock Shrine. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Knock South via Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Knock Shrine is 181 km. The road distance is 158.3 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Knock Shrine without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €19 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Portlaoise to Knock Shrine, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Knock Shrine bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Knock Shrine is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €19 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €30 and takes 4h 25m.
Portlaoise to Knock Shrine bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Knock Shrine is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Portlaoise to Knock Shrine.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Knock Shrine, 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 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Knock Shrine via Athlone Station and Knock South in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portarlington to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–20
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Knock South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- lo@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Ave to Athlone TUS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
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