There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Nenagh by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Nenagh735
1h€9–13Train
- Take the train from Portlaoise to BallybrophyIc / ...
- Take the train from Ballybrophy to NenaghIc
2h 4m€9–13Drive 71.7 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Nenagh71.7 km
44 min€13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Nenagh71.7 km
44 min€100–130
Portlaoise to Nenagh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Nenagh is to train which costs €8 - €13 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Nenagh is to drive which takes 44 min and costs €12 - €18.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Nenagh. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Nenagh. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Nenagh via Ballybrophy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Nenagh is 71 km. The road distance is 71.7 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Nenagh without a car is to bus which takes 1h and costs €9 - €13.
The bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Nenagh takes 1h including transfers and departs every four hours.
Portlaoise to Nenagh bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Nenagh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Nenagh is to bus which takes 1h and costs €9 - €13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €8 - €13 and takes 2h 4m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Nenagh, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Nenagh every 4 hours. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Nenagh via Ballybrophy in around 2h 4m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Ballybrophy to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- €100–130
Laois taxis
- Phone
- +353 57 866 5555
Kelly's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +353 86 262 4558
J Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 242 1876
- Website
- jtaxiservices.ie
Charlie Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 348 5118
- Website
- charlietaxiservices.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Nenagh bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Nenagh station.
Portlaoise to Nenagh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballybrophy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Nenagh is 72 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Portlaoise to Nenagh.
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