There are 4 ways to get from Knock Shrine to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Knock to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
4h 26m€29–41Drive 158.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Knock Shrine to Portlaoisecar 158.2 km
2h 9m€27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Knock to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
4h 35m€38–51Bus, line 815 bus, line 830 bus
- Take the bus from Knock to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Tullamore Hosplbus 815
- Take the bus from Tullamore Hospl to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 830 / ...
5h 36m€32–45
Knock Shrine to Portlaoise by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knock Shrine to Portlaoise is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Knock Shrine to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Knock Shrine to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Knock and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Knock Shrine and Portlaoise is 188 km. The road distance is 158.2 km.
The best way to get from Knock Shrine to Portlaoise without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 26m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Knock Shrine to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Knock Shrine to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Knock station.
Knock Shrine to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knock Shrine to Portlaoise is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Knock Shrine to Portlaoise.
There are 72+ hotels available in Portlaoise.
What companies run services between Knock Shrine, IE-MO, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Knock Shrine to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Knock and Athlone Stn in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Knock to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
Bus from Knock to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
Bus from Athlone Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–23
Bus from Knock to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Athlone Stn to Tullamore Hospl
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 (0)57 862 4416
- [email protected]
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus from Tullamore Hospl to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
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