There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Dromoland Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 343 bus
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limericktrain Re
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Shannon T Hallbus 343
3h 14m€24–48Bus, line 343 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 735
- Take the bus from Harvey's Quay to Shannon T Hallbus 343
3h 29m€22–43Drive 125.9 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Dromoland Castlecar 125.9 km
1h 29m€22–31Train
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limericktrain Re
- Take the train from Limerick to Ennistrain Ic / ...
3h 46m€25–38
Portlaoise to Dromoland Castle by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Dromoland Castle is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Dromoland Castle is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Dromoland Castle. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Newmarket-on-Fergus via Harvey's Quay and Shannon T Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Dromoland Castle. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Ennis via Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Dromoland Castle is 159 km. The road distance is 125.9 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Dromoland Castle without a car is to train and line 343 bus which takes 3h 14m and costs €24 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Portlaoise to Dromoland Castle, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Dromoland Castle bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Dromoland Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Dromoland Castle is to bus and line 343 bus which takes 3h 29m and costs €22 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Dromoland Castle, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Dromoland Castle via Limerick Arthurs Qy, Harvey's Quay, Shannon T Hall, and Newmarket-on-Fergus in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Dromoland Castle via Limerick, Ennis, Ennis B na Trócaire, and Newmarket-on-Fergus in around 3h 46m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Limerick to Ennis
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Shannon T Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €12–17
Bus from Harvey's Quay to Shannon T Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €12–16
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Dromoland Castle bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Portlaoise to Dromoland Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Dromoland Castle is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Portlaoise to Dromoland Castle.
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