There are 3 ways to get from Tralee to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car
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Tralee to Portlaoise by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tralee to Portlaoise is to train which costs €21 - €30 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Tralee to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Tralee to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Tralee Prince's Street and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Limerick Arthur's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tralee and arriving at Portlaoise. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Tralee and Portlaoise is 250 km. The road distance is 208.6 km.
The best way to get from Tralee to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €21 - €30.
The train from Tralee to Portlaoise takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs once a week.
Tralee to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Tralee Prince's Street station.
Tralee to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tralee station.
The best way to get from Tralee to Portlaoise is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €21 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Tralee, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tralee to Portlaoise once a week. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tralee Prince's Street to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Limerick Arthur's Quay in around 4h 40m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tralee to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €21–30
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Tralee Prince's Street to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Tralee to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
Tralee to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tralee to Portlaoise is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Tralee to Portlaoise.
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