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How to get fromCounty Clare to Portlaoiseby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from County Clare to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ennis to Limericktrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    2h 58m
    €16–22

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ennis Frs Walk to UL Student Ctrbus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 735
    3h 40m
    €13–19

  3. Drive  139.3 km

    1. Drive from County Clare to Portlaoisecar car 139.3 km
    1h 41m
    €25–36

  4. Train via Tipperary

    1. Take the train from Ennis to Limericktrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    3h 34m
    €17–25

  5. Bus via Nenagh

    1. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Nenaghbus bus 323 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Nenagh to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 735
    5h 26m
    €33–48

County Clare to Portlaoise by train

Calendar24Weekly Trains
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between County Clare, IE-CE, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

You can take a train from Ennis to Portlaoise via Limerick in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ennis Frs Walk to Portlaoise JFL Ave via UL Student Ctr in around 3h 40m.

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