There are 4 ways to get from Leitrim 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
best- Take the bus from Leitrim to Longford Stnbus 469
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
4h 47m€36–49Drive 135.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Leitrim to Portlaoisecar 135.9 km
1h 54m€24–35Train
- Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
5h 28m€25–37Bus via Carrick-on-Shannon
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
5h 8m€34–61
Leitrim to Portlaoise by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leitrim to Portlaoise is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Leitrim to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Leitrim to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Leitrim and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Leitrim 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 28m.
The distance between Leitrim and Portlaoise is 166 km. The road distance is 135.9 km.
The best way to get from Leitrim to Portlaoise without a car is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Leitrim to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Leitrim to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Leitrim station.
Leitrim to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carrick On Shannon station.
The best way to get from Leitrim to Portlaoise is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Leitrim, IE-LM, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Leitrim to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Longford Stn in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leitrim to Portlaoise via Carrick-on-Snn Stn, Carrick On Shannon, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Leitrim to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–29
Bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–29
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Booking & Getting There
Leitrim to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Longford Stn station.
Leitrim to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leitrim to Portlaoise is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Leitrim to Portlaoise.
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