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How to get fromPortlaoise to Glencolmcilleby train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Portlaoise to Glencolmcille by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligotrain train Ic
    3. Drive from Sligo to Glencolmcillecar car
    7h 10m
    €48–70

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Donegal to Gleann Cholm Cillebus bus 293
    8h 49m
    €38–75

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Donegal to Gleann Cholm Cillebus bus 293
    8h 37m
    €40–74

  4. Drive  278.8 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Glencolmcillecar car 278.8 km
    3h 58m
    €49–71

  5. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Donegal to Gleann Cholm Cillebus bus 293
    9h
    €38–71

  6. Train, bus via Sligo

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Hazelhatchtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Maynooth to Sligotrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Donegalbus bus 64
    4. Take the bus from Donegal to Gleann Cholm Cillebus bus 293
    9h 10m
    €43–79

Portlaoise to Glencolmcille by train, tram, and bus

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Glencolmcille, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Gleann Cholm Cille via Airport Zone 16, Airport Zone 12, and Donegal in around 8h 49m.

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