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How to get fromRosscarbery to Portlaoiseby bus, train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Rosscarbery to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rosscarbery N71 to Cork Saint Patrick's Quaybus230
    2. Take the train from Cork to PortlaoisetrainIc / ...
    4h 16m
  2. Bus, train via Cork

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rosscarbery to University Hospitalbus237
    2. Take the train from Cork to PortlaoisetrainIc / ...
    4h 35m
    €27–40
  3. Drive 230.3 km

    1. Drive from Rosscarbery to Portlaoisecar230.3 km
    2h 30m
    €39–57

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Rosscarbery to Portlaoise. However, you can take the bus to Cork Saint Patrick's Quay, walk to Saint Patrick's Street, take the line 208 bus to Summerhill North, walk to Cork, then take the train to Portlaoise. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rosscarbery to Portlaoise via University Hospital, Summerhill North, and Cork in around 4h 35m.

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