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

The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Salthill is to bus which costs €14 - €20 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Salthill is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Portlaoise and Salthill?

No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Salthill. However, there are services departing from Market Sq and arriving at Droim Chaoin via Birr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Portlaoise and Salthill?

No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Salthill. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Galway via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Portlaoise to Salthill?

The distance between Portlaoise and Salthill is 158 km. The road distance is 140.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Portlaoise to Salthill without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €16 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Portlaoise to Salthill, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portlaoise to Salthill bus from?

Portlaoise to Salthill bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Market Sq station.

Where do I catch the Portlaoise to Salthill train from?

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

Train or bus from Portlaoise to Salthill?

The best way to get from Portlaoise to Salthill is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €16 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €20 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Portlaoise to Salthill bus arrive?

Portlaoise to Salthill bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Birr station.

Where does the Portlaoise to Salthill train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portlaoise to Salthill?

Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Salthill is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Portlaoise to Salthill.

Where can I stay near Salthill?

There are 685+ hotels available in Salthill.

Portlaoise to Salthill - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
3h 1m
€17–36
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Sq to Birrbus 823
2. Take the bus from Birr to Droim Chaoinbus 844
4h 5m
€15–19
Drive 140.4 km
1. Drive from Portlaoise to Salthillcar 140.4 km
1h 53m
€24–35
Bus via Limerick
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 735
2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
4h 27m
€23–44

Portlaoise to Salthill by train and bus

131Weekly Services

3h 1mAverage Duration

€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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