There are 4 ways to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Portlaoise by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Line 226 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cork Airport to Cork Kent Stnbus 225 / ...
- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
2h 52m€27–37Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Airport to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
5h 16m€21–31Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cork-ORK to Portlaoise174.3 km
1h 44mDrive 174.3 km
- Drive from Cork Airport (ORK) to Portlaoisecar 174.3 km
1h 44m€30–43
Cork Airport (ORK) to Portlaoise by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Portlaoise is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork Airport (ORK) to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Cork Airport and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Cork Airport (ORK) and Portlaoise is 194 km. The road distance is 174.3 km.
The best way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Portlaoise without a car is to line 226 bus and train which takes 2h 52m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Airport station.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Henry Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork Airport (ORK) to Portlaoise is 174 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Cork Airport (ORK) to Portlaoise.
There are 71+ hotels available in Portlaoise.
What companies run services between Cork Airport (ORK), Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Airport to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Henry Street and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 5h 16m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Cork Airport to Cork Kent Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €10–15
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Cork Airport to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cork-ORK to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cork Airport (ORK) and Portlaoise. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



