There are 5 ways to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to County Laois by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
5h 5m€26–40Drive 141.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Carrick-on-Shannon to County Laoiscar 141.1 km
2h 5m€24–35Train
- Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
5h 17m€26–39Bus via Banagher
- Take the bus from Park Lane to Cloghanbus Ul06
- Take the bus from Cloghan to Roscrea Aby Stbus 850
5h 14m€25–35Bus via Carrick-on-Shannon
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
5h 16m€34–52
Carrick-on-Shannon to County Laois by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to County Laois is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to County Laois is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to County Laois. However, there are services departing from Longford Stn and arriving at Clonenagh National School via Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Carrick-on-Shannon to County Laois. However, there are services departing from Carrick On Shannon and arriving at Portlaoise via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Carrick-on-Shannon and County Laois is 164 km. The road distance is 141.1 km.
The best way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to County Laois without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to County Laois, including transfers.
Carrick-on-Shannon to County Laois bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Longford Stn station.
Carrick-on-Shannon to County Laois train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carrick On Shannon station.
The best way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to County Laois is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Carrick-on-Shannon, IE-LM, Ireland and County Laois, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave once a week. Tickets cost €21–29 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carrick On Shannon to Clonenagh National School via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Portlaoise, and Portlaoise Stn in around 5h 17m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €21–29
Bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €21–29
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Park Lane to Cloghan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Cloghan to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Carrick-on-Shannon to County Laois bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Carrick-on-Shannon to County Laois train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrick-on-Shannon to County Laois is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Carrick-on-Shannon to County Laois.
There are 50+ hotels available in County Laois.