There are 4 ways to get from County Laois to Mayo County by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portarlington to Castlebartrain 804 / ...
5h 40m€22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Athlone Stnbus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Castlebarbus 440
8h 50m€51–71Drive 182.5 km
- Drive from County Laois to Mayo Countycar 182.5 km
2h 53m€32–46Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebarbus 721
8h 53m€42–68
County Laois to Mayo County by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from County Laois to Mayo County is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from County Laois to Mayo County is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from County Laois to Mayo County. However, there are services departing from Clonenagh National School and arriving at Tawnylaheen via Roscrea Aby St, Athlone Stn and Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from County Laois to Mayo County. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Castlebar via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between County Laois and Mayo County is 216 km. The road distance is 182.5 km.
The best way to get from County Laois to Mayo County without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from County Laois to Mayo County, including transfers.
County Laois to Mayo County bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Roscrea Aby St station.
County Laois to Mayo County train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from County Laois to Mayo County is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between County Laois, Ireland and Mayo County, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Castlebar twice daily. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clonenagh National School to Tawnylaheen via Roscrea Aby St, Athlone Stn, and Castlebar in around 8h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portarlington to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Roscrea Aby St to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–11
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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More Questions & Answers
County Laois to Mayo County bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
County Laois to Mayo County train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlebar station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Laois to Mayo County is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from County Laois to Mayo County.
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