There are 2 ways to get from Portlaoise to Bandon by train or car
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Portlaoise to Bandon by train and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Bandon is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Bandon is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Bandon. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Cork via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Bandon is 215 km. The road distance is 197.9 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Bandon without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Portlaoise to Bandon, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Bandon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise to Bandon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Bandon is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Portlaoise to Bandon.
There are 242+ hotels available in Bandon.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Bandon, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 51m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
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