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How to get fromPortlaoise to Knock Shrineby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Knock Shrine by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Portarlington to Claremorristrain train 804 / ...
    4h 20m
    €26–43

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Knock Southbus bus 440
    4h 28m
    €37–51

  3. Drive 158.3 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Knock Shrinecar car 158.3 km
    2h 9m
    €27–39

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Knockbus bus 440
    4h 56m
    €29–41

  5. Line 830 bus, line 815 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Tullamore Hosplbus bus 830 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tullamore Hospl to Athlone Stnbus bus 815
    3. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Knockbus bus 440
    5h 42m
    €32–44

Portlaoise to Knock Shrine by train, foot, and bus

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Knock Shrine, 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 Shrine via Athlone Stn and Knock South in around 4h 28m.

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