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

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There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Waterville by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Killarneytrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Watervillebus bus 280
    5h 11m
    €24–33

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Watervillebus bus 280
    7h 19m
    €25–35

  3. Drive  278 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Watervillecar car 278 km
    3h 19m
    €49–71

  4. Train, bus via Tralee

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Traleetrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Tralee to Watervillebus bus R37
    7h 32m
    €24–37

Portlaoise to Waterville by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Waterville, IE-KY, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Waterville via Limerick Arthurs Qy, Killarney Mission, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 7h 19m.

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