There are 4 ways to get from Mayo County to County Laois by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
5h 31m€21–33Train, bus
- Take the train from Castlebar to Athlonetrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Roscrea Aby Stbus 850
7h 15m€24–34Drive 183 km
- Drive from Mayo County to County Laoiscar 183 km
2h 53m€32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Longford Stnbus 22
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
8h 1m€52–80
Mayo County to County Laois by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mayo County to County Laois is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Mayo County to County Laois is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Mayo County to County Laois. However, there are services departing from Tawnylaheen and arriving at Clonenagh National School via Ballina Bus Stn, Longford Stn and Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Mayo County to County Laois. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Portlaoise via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Mayo County and County Laois is 216 km. The road distance is 183 km.
The best way to get from Mayo County to County Laois without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Mayo County to County Laois, including transfers.
Mayo County to County Laois bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ballina Bus Stn station.
Mayo County to County Laois train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Mayo County to County Laois is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Mayo County, Ireland and County Laois, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Castlebar to Portarlington every 3 hours. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tawnylaheen to Clonenagh National School via Ballina Bus Stn, Longford Stn, and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 8h 1m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlebar to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Castlebar to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Athlone Stn to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–11
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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More Questions & Answers
Mayo County to County Laois bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Longford Stn station.
Mayo County to County Laois train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mayo County to County Laois is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Mayo County to County Laois.
There are 71+ hotels available in County Laois.



