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How to get fromCastlebar to County Laoisby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Castlebar to County Laois by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    4h 14m
    €21–31

  2. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Castlebar Library to UL East Gatebus bus Ul05
    2. Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Roscrea Aby Stbus bus 735
    6h 22m

  3. Drive  178.2 km

    1. Drive from Castlebar to County Laoiscar car 178.2 km
    2h 47m
    €31–44

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Castlebar to Athlone Stnbus bus 440
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Roscrea Aby Stbus bus 850
    7h 39m
    €41–54

Castlebar to County Laois by train and bus

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and County Laois, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Castlebar to Portarlington every 3 hours. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlebar Library to Clonenagh National School via UL East Gate, UL Student Ctr, and Roscrea Aby St in around 6h 22m.

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