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How to get fromPortlaoise to Dunmore Eastby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Dunmore East by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Carlow

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlow Instbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tyndall College to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 736
    3. Take the bus from The Clock Tower to Dunmore Eastbus bus 354
    3h 46m

  2. Drive  114.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Dunmore Eastcar car 114.3 km
    1h 31m
    €20–29

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kildare to Waterfordtrain train Re / ...
    4h 50m
    €27–38

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 73
    4h 3m
    €34–46

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  • Distance: 135.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Dunmore East, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Dunmore East via Tyndall College, Waterford Bus Stn, and The Clock Tower in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Waterford hourly. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 58m.

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