What is the cheapest way to get from Swinford to County Laois?

The cheapest way to get from Swinford to County Laois is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swinford to County Laois?

The fastest way to get from Swinford to County Laois is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Swinford and County Laois?

No, there is no direct bus from Swinford to County Laois. However, there are services departing from Swinford and arriving at Clonenagh National School via Longford Stn and Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Swinford and County Laois?

No, there is no direct train from Swinford to County Laois. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Portlaoise via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Swinford to County Laois?

The distance between Swinford and County Laois is 215 km. The road distance is 175.3 km.

How do I travel from Swinford to County Laois without a car?

The best way to get from Swinford to County Laois without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €30 - €50.

How long does it take to get from Swinford to County Laois?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Swinford to County Laois, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swinford to County Laois bus from?

Swinford to County Laois bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Swinford station.

Where do I catch the Swinford to County Laois train from?

Swinford to County Laois train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Claremorris station.

Train or bus from Swinford to County Laois?

The best way to get from Swinford to County Laois is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Swinford to County Laois bus arrive?

Swinford to County Laois bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Longford Stn station.

Where does the Swinford to County Laois train arrive?

Swinford to County Laois train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.

Can I drive from Swinford to County Laois?

Yes, the driving distance between Swinford to County Laois is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Swinford to County Laois.

Where can I stay near County Laois?

There are 51+ hotels available in County Laois.

Swinford to County Laois - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and 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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
5h 40m
€31–46
Drive 175.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Swinford to County Laoiscar 175.3 km
2h 24m
€30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swinford to Longford Stnbus 22
2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
6h 3m
€38–59
Bus via Athlone
1. Take the bus from Swinford to Athlone Stnbus 440
2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Roscrea Aby Stbus 850
7h 7m
€38–51

Swinford to County Laois by bus, foot, and train

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5h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 214.5 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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 4m. 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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