There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Portlaoise Station by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Market Squarebus Iw08
51 minDrive 38.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Carlow to Portlaoise Stationcar 38.1 km
31 min€7–10Train
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
1h 20m€9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Carlow to Portlaoise Stationtaxi 38.1 km
31 min€55–70
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Portlaoise Station is to drive which costs €6 - €10 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Portlaoise Station is to drive which takes 31 min and costs €6 - €10.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Market Square. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 51 min.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Portlaoise Station. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Portlaoise via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Carlow and Portlaoise Station is 41 km. The road distance is 38.1 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Portlaoise Station without a car is to bus which takes 51 min and costs .
The bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Market Square takes 51 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Carlow to Portlaoise Station bus services, operated by Martley's, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Portlaoise Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Portlaoise Station is to bus which takes 51 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €8 - €13 and takes 1h 20m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Portlaoise Station, Ireland?
Martley's operates a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Market Square twice daily, and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Portlaoise Station via Kildare and Portlaoise in around 1h 20m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Kildare to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- +353 57 862 0888
- [email protected]
- Website
- martleys.com
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Market Square
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://martleys.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- €55–70
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
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 Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, How to get from Southend Airport into central London, and Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Portlaoise Station bus services, operated by Martley's, arrive at Market Square station.
Carlow to Portlaoise Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Portlaoise Station is 38 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Carlow to Portlaoise Station.
There are 71+ hotels available in Portlaoise Station.