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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Sligo

    best
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligotrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Donegalbus bus 964
    8h 1m
    €91–117

  2. Drive  256.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Glentiescar car 256.6 km
    3h 39m
    €45–65

  3. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Parnell Square Nth to Letterkenny Busbus bus 932
    3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Glentiesbus bus 991
    8h 20m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Busbus bus 32
    3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Glentiesbus bus 991
    8h 24m

  5. 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 Glentiesbus bus 492
    8h 30m
    €50–74

  6. Train, bus #2

    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 Glentiesbus bus 492
    9h 3m
    €53–79

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  • Distance: 394.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Glenties via Eden Quay, Parnell Square Nth, and Letterkenny Bus in around 8h 20m.

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