There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle West to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Newcastle West to Limerick Colbertbus 13 / ...
- Take the train from Limerick to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
3h 8m€23–33Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newcastle West to UL Student Ctrbus 300
- Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
3h 45m€14–20Drive 150 km
- Drive from Newcastle West to Portlaoisecar 150 km
1h 33m€26–38Bus, train via Tipperary
- Take the bus from Newcastle West to Limerick Colbertbus 13 / ...
- Take the train from Limerick to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
3h 44m€24–36
Newcastle West to Portlaoise by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newcastle West to Portlaoise is to bus which costs €13 - €20 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Newcastle West to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle West to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Newcastle West and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via UL Student Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Newcastle West and Portlaoise is 166 km. The road distance is 150 km.
The best way to get from Newcastle West to Portlaoise without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 8m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Newcastle West to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Newcastle West to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Newcastle West station.
Newcastle West to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at UL Student Ctr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle West to Portlaoise is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Newcastle West to Portlaoise.
There are 71+ hotels available in Portlaoise.
What companies run services between Newcastle West, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Newcastle West to Portlaoise JFL Ave via UL Student Ctr in around 3h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Limerick to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Newcastle West to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Newcastle West to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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