There are 6 ways to get from Portlaoise to Cahir Castle by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 855 bus
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Limerick Junction to Cahirbus 855
2h 23m€13–18Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Market Sq to Cashelbus 858b
- Take the bus from Cashel to Cahirbus 245X
2h 39m€11–26Drive 93.4 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Cahir Castlecar 93.4 km
56 min€17–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Cahir Castletaxi 93.4 km
56 min€130–160Train, bus
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Limerick Junction to Cahirbus 55
2h 28m€13–28Train
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Cahirtrain Re
2h 33m€12–17
Portlaoise to Cahir Castle by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Cahir Castle is to train which costs €11 - €18 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Cahir Castle is to drive which takes 56 min and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Cahir Castle. However, there are services departing from Market Sq and arriving at Cahir via Cashel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Cahir Castle. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Cahir via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Cahir Castle is 117 km. The road distance is 93.4 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Cahir Castle without a car is to train and line 855 bus which takes 2h 23m and costs €12 - €19.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Portlaoise to Cahir Castle, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Cahir Castle bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Market Sq station.
Portlaoise to Cahir Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Cahir Castle is to bus which takes 2h 39m and costs €11 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €11 - €18 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Cahir Castle, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Market Sq to Cahir Castle via Cashel and Cahir in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Cahir Castle via Limerick Junction and Cahir in around 2h 33m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Limerick Junction to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- 0504-39310
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
Bus from Limerick Junction to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
Bus from Cashel to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
Bus from Limerick Junction to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Market Sq to Cashel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Cashel to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Junction to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- €130–160
Charlie Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 348 5118
- Website
- charlietaxiservices.ie
J Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 242 1876
- Website
- jtaxiservices.ie
Kelly's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +353 86 262 4558
Laois taxis
- Phone
- +353 57 866 5555
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Booking & Getting There
Portlaoise to Cahir Castle bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Cashel station.
Portlaoise to Cahir Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Cahir Castle is 93 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Portlaoise to Cahir Castle.
There are 99+ hotels available in Cahir Castle.



