There are 4 ways to get from Leitrim to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Athlone
best- Take the bus from Leitrim to TUS North Gatebus Ul06
- Take the bus from Athlone to Port Laoisebus 4994
3h 40m€20–27Train
- Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Maynoothtrain Ic
- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
4h 41m€23–33Drive 135.9 km
- Drive from Leitrim to Portlaoisecar 135.9 km
1h 54m€24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
4h 47m€27–38
Leitrim to Portlaoise by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leitrim to Portlaoise is to bus via Athlone which costs €19 - €28 and takes 3h 40m.
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 Port Laoise via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Leitrim to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Carrick On Shannon and arriving at Portlaoise via Hazelhatch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Leitrim and Portlaoise is 152 km. The road distance is 135.9 km.
The best way to get from Leitrim to Portlaoise without a car is to bus via Athlone which takes 3h 40m and costs €19 - €28.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Leitrim to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Leitrim to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, 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 via Athlone which takes 3h 40m and costs €19 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Leitrim, IE-LM, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Leitrim to Port Laoise via TUS North Gate and Athlone in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leitrim to Portlaoise via Carrick-on-Snn Stn, Carrick On Shannon, Maynooth, Maynooth Station, Hazelhatch Station, and Hazelhatch in around 4h 41m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carrick On Shannon to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
Train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Leitrim to TUS North Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
Leitrim to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, arrive at TUS North Gate station.
Leitrim to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Maynooth 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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