There are 5 ways to get from Borris to Portlaoise by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 887 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Borris to Carlow Bus Stnbus 887
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus Iw08
2h 25m€16–22Train
cheapest- Take the train from Muine Bheag to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
3h 7m€12–18Drive 67.2 km
- Drive from Borris to Portlaoisecar 67.2 km
56 min€12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Borris to Portlaoisetaxi 67.2 km
56 min€95–120Bus
- Take the bus from Borris to Carlowbus 481
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Market Squarebus Iw08
3h 59m
Borris to Portlaoise by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Borris to Portlaoise is to drive which costs €11 - €17 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Borris to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 56 min and costs €11 - €17.
No, there is no direct bus from Borris to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Borris and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via Carlow Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Borris to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Muine Bheag and arriving at Portlaoise via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Borris and Portlaoise is 69 km. The road distance is 67.2 km.
The best way to get from Borris to Portlaoise without a car is to line 887 bus and bus which takes 2h 25m and costs €16 - €23.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Borris to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Borris to Portlaoise bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Borris station.
Borris to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Muine Bheag station.
The best way to get from Borris to Portlaoise is to line 887 bus and bus which takes 2h 25m and costs €16 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €12 - €19 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Borris, IE-CW, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Borris to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Carlow Bus Stn in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodlawn Pk to Portlaoise via Bagenalstown South, Muine Bheag, and Kildare in around 3h 7m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Muine Bheag to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Kildare to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Bus from Borris to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Borris to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Phone
- +353 57 862 0888
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martley's
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Martley's
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Market Square
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Martley's
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- €95–120
Nore Cabs
- Phone
- +353 83 889 9043
Thomastown Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 656 2620
Dinny's Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 025 2590
O C Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 838 3230
Free phone taxi Kilkenny
Kilkenny Taxis - Ray Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 888 2777
- Website
- kilkennytaxi.ie
Martin Butler Taxis Kilkenny
- Phone
- +353 87 777 7677
- Website
- kilkennytaxis.ie
Sevens Taxi
- Phone
- +353 56 777 7777
Byrne Joe Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 279 3796
- Website
- byrne-joe-cabs.business.site
Enniscorthy Cabs
- Phone
- +353 53 923 6666
TK Kabs
- Phone
- +353 53 923 7888
- Website
- tkkabs.ie
Bridge Cabs Carlow
- Phone
- +353 59 917 0777
- Website
- bridgecabscarlow.ie
Carlow Cab Service
- Phone
- +353 59 914 0000
- Website
- carlowcabs.com
Erin Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 913 5100
- Website
- erincabs.ie
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Booking & Getting There
Borris to Portlaoise bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Borris to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Borris to Portlaoise is 67 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Borris to Portlaoise.
There are 72+ hotels available in Portlaoise.



