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How to get fromPortlaoise to Bantryby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Bantry by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Killarneytrain train Ic
    2. Take the taxi from Killarney to Bantrytaxi taxi
    3h 33m
    €179–226

  2. Train, bus via Cork

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Bantrybus bus 229
    4h 54m
    €37–52

  3. Drive  250.9 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Bantrycar car 250.9 km
    2h 42m
    €45–64

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus 236
    4h 56m
    €43–60

Portlaoise to Bantry by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Bantry, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Portlaoise to Bantry. However, you can take the train to Killarney then take the taxi to Bantry. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Bantry via Cork, Summerhill N, MacCurtain Street, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 4h 54m.

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