There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Knock by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portarlington to Claremorristrain 804 / ...
4h 15m€26–43Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Knockbus 440
4h 25m€37–51Drive 158.2 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Knockcar 158.2 km
2h 9m€28–41Line 830 bus, line 815 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Tullamore Hosplbus 830 / ...
- Take the bus from Tullamore Hospl to Athlone Stnbus 815
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Knockbus 440
5h 38m€32–44
Portlaoise to Knock by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Knock is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Knock is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Knock. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Knock via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Knock. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Claremorris via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Knock is 181 km. The road distance is 158.2 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Knock without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €25 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Portlaoise to Knock, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Knock bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Knock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Knock is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €25 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Knock, IE-MO, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Claremorris twice daily. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Knock via Athlone Stn in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portarlington to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–20
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–23
Bus from Athlone Stn to Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
Bus from Athlone Stn to Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
- Phone
- +353 (0)57 862 4416
- [email protected]
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Tullamore Hospl
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Tullamore Hospl to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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Booking & Getting There
Portlaoise to Knock bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Portlaoise to Knock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Claremorris station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Knock is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Portlaoise to Knock.
There are 71+ hotels available in Knock.