There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Listowel by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limericktrain Re
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Listowelbus 13
3h 47m€26–40Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 735
- Take the bus from Crescent SC to Listowelbus 13
4h 19m€24–49Train
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Traleetrain Ic
5h 10m€34–50Drive 178.3 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Listowelcar 178.3 km
2h 3m€31–44
Portlaoise to Listowel by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Listowel is to bus which costs €24 - €50 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Listowel is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Listowel. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Listowel via Sarsfield St and Crescent SC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Listowel. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Tralee via Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Listowel is 202 km. The road distance is 178.3 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Listowel without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 47m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Portlaoise to Listowel, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Listowel bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Listowel train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Listowel is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Listowel, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Listowel via Mallow, Tralee, and Tralee Bus Station in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Listowel via Limerick Arthurs Qy, Sarsfield St, and Crescent SC in around 4h 19m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Portlaoise to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Mallow to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–14
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Listowel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Crescent SC to Listowel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Listowel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Crescent SC to Listowel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–23
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Listowel bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Portlaoise to Listowel train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Mallow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Listowel is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Portlaoise to Listowel.
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