There are 3 ways to get from Portlaoise to Carrick-on-Shannon by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Longford Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Carrick-on-Shannonbus 23
3h 54m€32–46Train
cheapest- Take the train from Portlaoise to Hazelhatchtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Maynooth to Carrick On Shannontrain Ic
4h 5m€22–29Drive 134 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Carrick-on-Shannoncar 134 km
1h 52m€24–35
Portlaoise to Carrick-on-Shannon by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Carrick-on-Shannon is to train which costs €21 - €30 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Carrick-on-Shannon is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Carrick-on-Shannon. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Carrick-on-Shannon via Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Carrick-on-Shannon. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Carrick On Shannon via Maynooth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Carrick-on-Shannon is 151 km. The road distance is 134 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Carrick-on-Shannon without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Portlaoise to Carrick-on-Shannon, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Carrick-on-Shannon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Carrick-on-Shannon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Carrick-on-Shannon is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €21 - €30 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Carrick-on-Shannon, IE-LM, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carrick-on-Shannon via Longford Stn in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Carrick On Shannon via Hazelhatch, Hazelhatch Station, Maynooth Station, and Maynooth in around 4h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Hazelhatch
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Maynooth to Carrick On Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–29
Bus from Longford Stn to Carrick-on-Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Longford Stn to Carrick-on-Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Portlaoise to Carrick-on-Shannon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Longford Stn station.
Portlaoise to Carrick-on-Shannon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Hazelhatch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Carrick-on-Shannon is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Portlaoise to Carrick-on-Shannon.
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