There are 3 ways to get from Portlaoise to Mayo County by train, bus, or car
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Portlaoise to Mayo County by train and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Mayo County is to train which costs €17 - €26 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Mayo County is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Mayo County. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Tawnylaheen via Longford Station and Ballina Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Mayo County is 203 km. The road distance is 188.3 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Mayo County without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €17 - €26.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Portlaoise to Mayo County, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Mayo County bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Mayo County is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €17 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €55 and takes 6h 43m.
Portlaoise to Mayo County bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Longford Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Mayo County is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Portlaoise to Mayo County.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Mayo County, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Castlebar twice daily. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Tawnylaheen via Longford Station and Ballina Bus Station in around 6h 43m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portarlington to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Longford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Longford Station to Ballina Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Longford Station to Ballina Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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