What is the cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Roscommon?

The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Roscommon is to train which costs €11 - €19 and takes 2h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Roscommon?

The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Roscommon is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €17 - €26.

Is there a direct bus between Portlaoise and Roscommon?

No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Roscommon via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Portlaoise and Roscommon?

No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Roscommon via Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Portlaoise to Roscommon?

The distance between Portlaoise and Roscommon is 107 km. The road distance is 103 km.

How do I travel from Portlaoise to Roscommon without a car?

The best way to get from Portlaoise to Roscommon without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €11 - €19.

How long does it take to get from Portlaoise to Roscommon?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Portlaoise to Roscommon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portlaoise to Roscommon bus from?

Portlaoise to Roscommon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.

Where do I catch the Portlaoise to Roscommon train from?

Portlaoise to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.

Train or bus from Portlaoise to Roscommon?

The best way to get from Portlaoise to Roscommon is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €11 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus and line 440 bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Portlaoise to Roscommon bus arrive?

Portlaoise to Roscommon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.

Where does the Portlaoise to Roscommon train arrive?

Portlaoise to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.

Can I drive from Portlaoise to Roscommon?

Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Roscommon is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Portlaoise to Roscommon.

Where can I stay near Roscommon?

There are 51+ hotels available in Roscommon.

Portlaoise to Roscommon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 440 bus

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Portlaoise to Roscommon

Rome2Rio compared 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Roscommon. The best route is Train, a distance of 88.924 km.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Athlone to Roscommontrain Ic / ...
2h 48m
€12–19
Bus, line 440 bus
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stnbus 73
2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Roscommonbus 440 / ...
3h 3m
€29–41
Drive 103 km
1. Drive from Portlaoise to Roscommoncar 103 km
1h 20m
€18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Ave to Athlone TUSbus 10062 / ...
2. Take the bus from Athlone IT to Roscommon Casey's Filling Stationbus Ai02
3h 35m

Portlaoise to Roscommon by train

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Distance: 107 km
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Roscommon, Ireland?

You can take a train from Portlaoise to Roscommon via Portarlington and Athlone in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Roscommon via Athlone Stn in around 3h 3m.

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