There are 3 ways to get from Knock to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Knock to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
3h 38m€29–41Drive 158.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Knock 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 31m€38–51
Knock to Portlaoise by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knock to Portlaoise is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Knock to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Knock 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 31m.
The distance between Knock and Portlaoise is 187 km. The road distance is 158.2 km.
The best way to get from Knock to Portlaoise without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 38m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Knock to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Knock to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Knock station.
Knock to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knock to Portlaoise is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Knock to Portlaoise.
There are 74+ hotels available in Portlaoise.
What companies run services between Knock, IE-MO, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Knock to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Athlone Stn in around 4h 31m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Knock to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
Bus from Knock to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
Bus from Athlone Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–23
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