There are 4 ways to get from Drumshanbo to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Athlone
best- Take the bus from Drumshanbo BP to TUS North Gatebus Ul06
- Take the bus from Athlone TUS to Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Avebus 10062 / ...
4h 5m€22–30Train
- Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
5h 12m€25–38Drive 142.7 km
- Drive from Drumshanbo to Portlaoisecar 142.7 km
2h€25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
4h 55m€27–39
Drumshanbo to Portlaoise by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Drumshanbo to Portlaoise is to bus via Athlone which costs €21 - €30 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Drumshanbo to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 2h and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Drumshanbo to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Drumshanbo BP and arriving at Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Ave via Athlone TUS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Drumshanbo 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 5h 12m.
The distance between Drumshanbo and Portlaoise is 170 km. The road distance is 142.7 km.
The best way to get from Drumshanbo to Portlaoise without a car is to bus via Athlone which takes 4h 5m and costs €21 - €30.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Drumshanbo to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Drumshanbo to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, depart from Drumshanbo BP station.
Drumshanbo to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carrick On Shannon station.
The best way to get from Drumshanbo to Portlaoise is to bus via Athlone which takes 4h 5m and costs €21 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Drumshanbo, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Drumshanbo BP to Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Ave via TUS North Gate and Athlone TUS in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drumshanbo BP to Portlaoise via Carrick-on-Snn Stn, Carrick On Shannon, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 12m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Drumshanbo BP to TUS North Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Athlone TUS to Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €21–29
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More Questions & Answers
Drumshanbo to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, arrive at TUS North Gate station.
Drumshanbo to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drumshanbo to Portlaoise is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Drumshanbo to Portlaoise.
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