There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Cork Airport (ORK) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
2h 36m€26–36Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 735
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus 251
4h 36m€22–31Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Portlaoise to Cork (ORK)174.7 km
1h 45mDrive 174.7 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Cork Airport (ORK)car 174.7 km
1h 45m€31–45
Portlaoise to Cork Airport (ORK) by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Cork Airport (ORK) is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Cork Airport (ORK) is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Cork Airport (ORK). However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Cork Airport via Henry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Cork Airport (ORK). However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Cork via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Cork Airport (ORK) is 194 km. The road distance is 174.7 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Cork Airport (ORK) without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Portlaoise to Cork Airport (ORK), including transfers.
Portlaoise to Cork Airport (ORK) bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Cork Airport (ORK) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Cork Airport (ORK) is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Cork Airport (ORK), Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Cork every 3 hours. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Cork Airport via Limerick Arthurs Qy and Henry Street in around 4h 36m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Citylink
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Portlaoise to Cork (ORK)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Portlaoise to Cork Airport (ORK) bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Portlaoise to Cork Airport (ORK) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Cork Airport (ORK) is 175 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Portlaoise to Cork Airport (ORK).
There are 306+ hotels available in Cork Airport (ORK).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Portlaoise and Cork Airport (ORK). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.