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

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There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Castletownbere 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 Castletownberetaxi taxi
    3h 40m
    €209–266

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Parnell Place to Castletownberebus bus 231
    5h 5m
    €47–65

  3. Drive  289.3 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Castletownberecar car 289.3 km
    3h 19m
    €51–74

  4. Train, bus via Bandon

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bandon to Castletownberebus bus 236
    6h 26m
    €52–81

Portlaoise to Castletownbere by train and bus

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Portlaoise to Castletownbere. However, you can take the train to Killarney then take the taxi to Castletownbere. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Castletownbere via Cork, Kent Station, Cork Bus Stn, and Parnell Place in around 5h 5m.

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