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How to get fromTuam to Portlaoiseby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Tuam to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    4h 23m
    €24–36

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tuam High Street to Eyre Squarebus bus 427
    2. Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    4h 35m
    €21–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tuam Vicar St to Longford Stnbus bus 65
    2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 73
    4h 57m
    €40–54

  4. Drive  131.4 km

    1. Drive from Tuam to Portlaoisecar car 131.4 km
    2h 5m
    €24–34

  5. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Tuam Holy Cross Col to Airport Zone 11bus bus 721
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 726
    5h 19m
    €27–40

Tuam to Portlaoise by bus, foot, and train

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Tuam, IE-G, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Claremorris to Portarlington 5 times a day. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tuam Vicar St to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Longford Stn in around 4h 57m.

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