There are 5 ways to get from Mullingar (Station) to Portlaoise by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Mullingar to Maynoothtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
2h 30m€15–21Line 837 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Austin Friars St to Tullamorebus 837
- Take the bus from Tullamore to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 830
2h 34m€10–17Drive 68.5 km
- Drive from Mullingar (Station) to Portlaoisecar 68.5 km
57 min€12–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mullingar (Station) to Portlaoisetaxi 68.5 km
57 min€95–120Line 115 bus, line 845 bus, line 830 bus
- Take the bus from Mullingar Stn to Kinnegadbus 115
- Take the bus from Kinnegad to Tullamore Hosplbus 845 / ...
- Take the bus from Tullamore Hospl to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 830 / ...
3h 54m€24–34
Mullingar (Station) to Portlaoise by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mullingar (Station) to Portlaoise is to line 837 bus and bus which costs €10 - €18 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Mullingar (Station) to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 57 min and costs €11 - €18.
No, there is no direct bus from Mullingar (Station) to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Austin Friars St and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via Tullamore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Mullingar (Station) to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Mullingar and arriving at Portlaoise via Hazelhatch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Mullingar (Station) and Portlaoise is 131 km. The road distance is 68.5 km.
The best way to get from Mullingar (Station) to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €15 - €22.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Mullingar (Station) to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Mullingar (Station) to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, depart from Austin Friars St station.
Mullingar (Station) to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Mullingar station.
The best way to get from Mullingar (Station) to Portlaoise is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €15 - €22. Alternatively, you can line 837 bus and bus, which costs €10 - €18 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Mullingar (Station), Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a train from Mullingar to Portlaoise via Maynooth, Maynooth Station, Hazelhatch Station, and Hazelhatch in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mullingar (Station) to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Austin Friars St and Tullamore in around 2h 34m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Mullingar to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- +353 (0)57 862 4416
- [email protected]
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus from Austin Friars St to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus from Tullamore to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus from Tullamore Hospl to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- €95–120
Ki Ki's Kabs
- Phone
- +353 87 628 7038
Lake County Taxi
- Phone
- +353 85 875 0750
Westmeath Cabs
- Phone
- +353 44 934 8888
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Booking & Getting There
Mullingar (Station) to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, arrive at Tullamore station.
Mullingar (Station) to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Maynooth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mullingar (Station) to Portlaoise is 68 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Mullingar (Station) to Portlaoise.
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