There are 4 ways to get from Mooncoin to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Waterford to Kildaretrain Re / ...
2h 41m€35–46Drive 96.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Mooncoin to Portlaoisecar 96.6 km
1h 15m€17–24Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mooncoin to Limerick Junctionbus 55
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
3h 2m€23–34Bus
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
3h 54m€24–44
Mooncoin to Portlaoise by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mooncoin to Portlaoise is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Mooncoin to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Mooncoin to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Mooncoin and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via Waterford Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Mooncoin to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Portlaoise via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Mooncoin and Portlaoise is 175 km. The road distance is 96.6 km.
The best way to get from Mooncoin to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Mooncoin to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Mooncoin to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Mooncoin to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Mooncoin to Portlaoise is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Mooncoin, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Waterford to Kildare hourly. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave twice daily. Tickets cost €22–30 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Waterford to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
Train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Mooncoin to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €22–30
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More Questions & Answers
Mooncoin to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Mooncoin to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mooncoin to Portlaoise is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Mooncoin to Portlaoise.
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