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How to get fromPortlaoise to County Clareby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to County Clare by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Limericktrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Ennistrain train Ic / ...
    2h 41m
    €15–23

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Ennis Frs Walkbus bus 300
    2h 52m
    €13–20

  3. Drive 139.4 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to County Clarecar car 139.4 km
    1h 40m
    €24–34

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Limericktrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Ennis Stationbus bus 51
    2h 59m
    €23–36

  5. Train via Tipperary

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Limerick to Ennistrain train Ic / ...
    2h 59m
    €17–25

Portlaoise to County Clare by train

Calendar47Weekly Trains
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163 km
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and County Clare, IE-CE, Ireland?

You can take a train from Portlaoise to Ennis via Limerick in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Ennis Frs Walk via Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 2h 52m.

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