There are 3 ways to get from Portlaoise to Midleton by train, bus, or car
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Portlaoise to Midleton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Midleton is to train which costs €19 - €28 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Midleton is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Midleton. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Jameson Distillery via Waterford Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Midleton. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Midleton via Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Midleton is 203 km. The road distance is 162.2 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Midleton without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €19 - €28.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Portlaoise to Midleton, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Midleton bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Midleton train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Midleton is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €19 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Midleton, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Cork every 3 hours. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Jameson Distillery via Waterford Bus Station in around 4h 51m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Jameson Distillery
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Jameson Distillery
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Midleton bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Waterford Bus Station.
Portlaoise to Midleton train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Midleton is 162 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Portlaoise to Midleton.
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