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How to get fromCarrick-on-Shannon to Portlaoiseby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Athlone

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    1. Take the bus from Park Lane to TUS North Gatebus bus Ul06
    2. Take the bus from Athlone to Port Laoisebus bus 4994
    3h 30m
    €19–26

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    3h 57m
    €23–34

  3. Drive  134.2 km

    1. Drive from Carrick-on-Shannon to Portlaoisecar car 134.2 km
    1h 52m
    €24–34

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 73
    3h 41m
    €25–35

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Longford Stnbus bus 23
    2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 73
    3h 52m
    €33–47

Carrick-on-Shannon to Portlaoise by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€19Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Portlaoise.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 146.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Carrick-on-Shannon, IE-LM, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Park Lane to Port Laoise via TUS North Gate and Athlone in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carrick On Shannon to Portlaoise via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 57m.

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