There are 5 ways to get from Tuam to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Tuam High Street to Eyre Squarebus 427
- Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
4h 27m€21–29Bus
- Take the bus from Tuam Vicar St to Longford Stnbus 65
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
4h 50m€22–32Drive 131.4 km
- Drive from Tuam to Portlaoisecar 131.4 km
2h 4m€23–33Train
- Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
4h 35m€24–36Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Tuam Holy Cross Col to Airport Zone 11bus 721
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
5h 19m€29–42
Tuam to Portlaoise by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tuam to Portlaoise is to bus and train which costs €20 - €30 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Tuam to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tuam to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Tuam Vicar St and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Tuam and Portlaoise is 188 km. The road distance is 131.4 km.
The best way to get from Tuam to Portlaoise without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 27m and costs €20 - €30.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Tuam to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Tuam to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Tuam Vicar St station.
The best way to get from Tuam to Portlaoise is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 4h 35m.
Tuam to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Longford Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tuam to Portlaoise is 131 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Tuam to Portlaoise.
What companies run services between Tuam, IE-G, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Tuam Vicar St to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Longford Stn in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Claremorris to Portarlington 5 times a day. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 2h 9m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Claremorris to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–20
- Phone
- (093) 55416
- info@burkesbus.ie
- Website
- burkesbus.ie
Bus from Tuam High Street to Eyre Square
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- https://burkesbus.ie/
- Phone
- +353 74 954 8114
- info@feda.ie
- Website
- busfeda.ie
Bus from Tuam High Street to Eyre Square
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://busfeda.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Tuam Vicar St to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Tuam Holy Cross Col to Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to travel India's Golden Triangle, What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, and Best ways to travel around Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
There are 68+ hotels available in Portlaoise.







