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How to get fromSwinford to County Laoisby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Swinford to County Laois by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    5h 36m
    €31–46

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swinford to Longford Stnbus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 73
    6h 3m
    €38–59

  3. Drive  175.3 km

    1. Drive from Swinford to County Laoiscar car 175.3 km
    2h 24m
    €32–46

  4. Bus via Athlone

    1. Take the bus from Swinford to Athlone Stnbus bus 440
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Roscrea Aby Stbus bus 850
    7h 7m
    €38–51

Swinford to County Laois by bus, foot, and train

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Swinford, Ireland and County Laois, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Claremorris to Portarlington every 3 hours. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swinford to Clonenagh National School via Longford Stn and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 6h 3m.

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