There are 3 ways to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Longford Stnbus 23
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
3h 52m€33–47Train
cheapest- Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
4h 9m€23–34Drive 134.2 km
- Drive from Carrick-on-Shannon to Portlaoisecar 134.2 km
1h 52m€24–35
Carrick-on-Shannon to Portlaoise by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Portlaoise is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Carrick-on-Shannon and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Carrick-on-Shannon to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Carrick On Shannon and arriving at Portlaoise via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Carrick-on-Shannon and Portlaoise is 151 km. The road distance is 134.2 km.
The best way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Portlaoise without a car is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Carrick-on-Shannon to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Carrick-on-Shannon station.
Carrick-on-Shannon to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carrick On Shannon station.
The best way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Portlaoise is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Carrick-on-Shannon, IE-LM, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Longford Stn in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carrick On Shannon to Portlaoise via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 9m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
Bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–29
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Booking & Getting There
Carrick-on-Shannon to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Longford Stn station.
Carrick-on-Shannon to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrick-on-Shannon to Portlaoise is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Carrick-on-Shannon to Portlaoise.
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