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How to get fromPortlaoise to Salthillby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Salthill by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    3h 1m
    €17–36

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Market Sq to Birrbus bus 823
    2. Take the bus from Birr to Droim Chaoinbus bus 844
    4h 5m
    €15–19

  3. Drive 140.4 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Salthillcar car 140.4 km
    1h 53m
    €24–35

  4. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus bus 251
    4h 27m
    €23–44

Portlaoise to Salthill by train and bus

Calendar132Weekly Services
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Galway hourly. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Sq to Droim Chaoin via Birr in around 4h 5m.

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