There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Knock Shrine by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Knockbus 440
4h 27m€29–41Train
cheapest- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain Re / ...
4h 44m€27–45Drive 158.3 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Knock Shrinecar 158.3 km
2h 9m€29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Knock Southbus 440
4h 28m€37–51
Portlaoise to Knock Shrine by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Knock Shrine is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Knock Shrine is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Knock Shrine. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Knock South via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Knock Shrine. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Claremorris via Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Knock Shrine is 188 km. The road distance is 158.3 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Knock Shrine without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 27m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Portlaoise to Knock Shrine, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Knock Shrine bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Knock Shrine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Knock Shrine is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €26 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Knock Shrine, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Knock Shrine via Portarlington, Athlone, Claremorris, Claremorris, and Knock in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Knock Shrine via Athlone Stn and Knock South in around 4h 28m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
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 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 South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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Booking & Getting There
Portlaoise to Knock Shrine bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Portlaoise to Knock Shrine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Knock Shrine is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Portlaoise to Knock Shrine.
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