There are 4 ways to get from Semple Stadium to Portlaoise by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Semple Stadium to Portlaoise by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Semple Stadium to Portlaoise is to train which costs €6 - €9 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Semple Stadium to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 40 min and costs €10 - €16.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thurles Station station and arriving at Portlaoise Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thurles and arriving at Portlaoise. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Semple Stadium and Portlaoise is 59 km. The road distance is 62.8 km.
The best way to get from Semple Stadium to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs €6 - €9.
The train from Thurles to Portlaoise takes 27 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
Semple Stadium to Portlaoise bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Thurles Station.
Semple Stadium to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
The best way to get from Semple Stadium to Portlaoise is to train which takes 43 min and costs €6 - €9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €9 and takes 1h 33m.
What companies run services between Semple Stadium, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Thurles to Portlaoise every 2 hours. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, TFI Local Link Laois Offaly operates a bus from Thurles Station to Portlaoise Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Thurles to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- lo@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Thurles Station to Portlaoise Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- €90–110
Noel's Taxi
- Phone
- +353 87 262 4200
A1 Taxis Thurles
- Phone
- +353 87 271 6666
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More Questions & Answers
Semple Stadium to Portlaoise bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Portlaoise Station.
Semple Stadium to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Semple Stadium to Portlaoise is 63 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Semple Stadium to Portlaoise.
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