There are 7 ways to get from Roscrea to Clara by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Portlaoise
best- Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Clarabus 73
2h 25m€20–26Drive 52.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Roscrea to Claracar 52.2 km
53 min€10–14Train
- Take the train from Roscrea to Ballybrophytrain Ic
- Take the train from Ballybrophy to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Claratrain Ic / ...
3h 19m€11–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Roscrea to Clarataxi 52.2 km
53 min€85–110Bus, line 840 bus
- Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Cloghanbus 850
- Take the bus from Cloghan to Clarabus 840
2h 37m€11–13Line 834 bus, train
- Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Portlaoise Stnbus 834
- Take the train from Portarlington to Claratrain Ic / ...
3h 2m€12–18Bus
- Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Athlone Stnbus 850
3h 17m€12–16
Roscrea to Clara by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roscrea to Clara is to drive which costs €9 - €14 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Roscrea to Clara is to drive which takes 53 min and costs €9 - €14.
No, there is no direct bus from Roscrea to Clara. However, there are services departing from Roscrea Aby St and arriving at Clara via Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Roscrea to Clara. However, there are services departing from Roscrea and arriving at Clara via Ballybrophy and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Roscrea and Clara is 85 km. The road distance is 52.2 km.
The best way to get from Roscrea to Clara without a car is to bus via Portlaoise which takes 2h 25m and costs €19 - €26.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Roscrea to Clara, including transfers.
Roscrea to Clara bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Roscrea Aby St station.
Roscrea to Clara train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscrea station.
The best way to get from Roscrea to Clara is to bus via Portlaoise which takes 2h 25m and costs €19 - €26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €10 - €18 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Roscrea, Ireland and Clara, IE-OY, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Roscrea Aby St to Clara via Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roscrea to Clara via Ballybrophy and Portarlington in around 3h 19m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Roscrea to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Ballybrophy to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portarlington to Clara
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portarlington to Clara
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Roscrea Aby St to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Roscrea Aby St to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Roscrea Aby St to Cloghan
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Cloghan to Clara
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Roscrea Aby St to Portlaoise Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Roscrea Aby St to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Clara
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–19
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- €85–110
Henseys Hackney Service Birr
- Phone
- +353 87 666 1420
- Website
- henseyhackneybirr.business.site
M&M Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 673 7447
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Booking & Getting There
Roscrea to Clara bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Roscrea to Clara train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballybrophy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roscrea to Clara is 52 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Roscrea to Clara.
There are 84+ hotels available in Clara.