There are 6 ways to get from Portlaoise to Graiguenamanagh by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, line 887 bus
best- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlow Bus Stnbus Iw08
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Tinnahinchbus 887
2h 39m€17–23Drive 71.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Portlaoise to Graiguenamanaghcar 71.1 km
1h 7m€13–18Train
- Take the train from Kildare to Thomastowntrain Ic / ...
3h 15m€42–54Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Graiguenamanaghtaxi 71.1 km
1h 7m€100–120Bus
- Take the bus from Market Square to Carlow Bus Stnbus Iw08
- Take the bus from Carlow to Graiguenamanaghbus 481
3h 51mBus, line 500 bus, line 486 bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Market Yardbus 838
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Dunnes Stores to Goresbridgebus 500
- Take the bus from Goresbridge to Graiguenamanaghbus 486 / ...
3h 59m€18–27
Portlaoise to Graiguenamanagh by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Graiguenamanagh is to drive which costs €12 - €18 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Graiguenamanagh is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs €12 - €18.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Graiguenamanagh. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Tinnahinch via Carlow Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Graiguenamanagh. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Thomastown via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Graiguenamanagh is 79 km. The road distance is 71.1 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Graiguenamanagh without a car is to bus and line 887 bus which takes 2h 39m and costs €16 - €23.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Portlaoise to Graiguenamanagh, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Graiguenamanagh bus services, operated by Martley's, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Graiguenamanagh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Graiguenamanagh is to bus and line 887 bus which takes 2h 39m and costs €16 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Graiguenamanagh, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Tinnahinch via Carlow Bus Stn in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Thomastown every 4 hours. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 34m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kildare to Thomastown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 57 862 0888
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martley's
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Martley's
Bus from Market Square to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Martley's
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Tinnahinch
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Carlow to Graiguenamanagh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Kilkenny Dunnes Stores to Goresbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Goresbridge to Graiguenamanagh
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Phone
- +353 (0)57 862 4416
- [email protected]
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Market Yard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- €100–120
Charlie Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 348 5118
- Website
- charlietaxiservices.ie
J Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 242 1876
- Website
- jtaxiservices.ie
Kelly's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +353 86 262 4558
Laois taxis
- Phone
- +353 57 866 5555
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Booking & Getting There
Portlaoise to Graiguenamanagh bus services, operated by Martley's, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Portlaoise to Graiguenamanagh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Thomastown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Graiguenamanagh is 71 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Portlaoise to Graiguenamanagh.
There are 172+ hotels available in Graiguenamanagh.



