There are 3 ways to get from Portlaoise to Claremorris by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain Re / ...
3h 34m€17–26Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Claremorrisbus 440
4h 11m€36–50Drive 156.3 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Claremorriscar 156.3 km
2h 15m€27–38
Portlaoise to Claremorris by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Claremorris is to train which costs €16 - €26 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Claremorris is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Claremorris. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Claremorris via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Claremorris. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Claremorris via Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Claremorris is 169 km. The road distance is 156.3 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Claremorris without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €16 - €26.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Portlaoise to Claremorris, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Claremorris bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Claremorris train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Claremorris is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €16 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Claremorris, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Claremorris via Portarlington and Athlone in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Claremorris via Athlone Stn in around 4h 11m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–23
Bus from Athlone Stn to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–27
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Claremorris bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Portlaoise to Claremorris train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Claremorris is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Portlaoise to Claremorris.
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