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How to get fromPortlaoise to Loughreaby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Portlaoise to Loughrea by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Loughreabus bus 548
    4h 3m
    €18–25

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portarlington to Ballinasloetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ballinasloe Stn to Loughreabus bus 548
    4h 7m
    €12–18

  3. Drive  103.6 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Loughreacar car 103.6 km
    1h 29m
    €19–27

Portlaoise to Loughrea by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 140.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Loughrea, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Loughrea via Athlone Stn in around 4h 3m.

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