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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Carlow to Portlaoise

Composite routes from Carlow to Portlaoise

Cheapest
31 min
Car
37 km.
from $2

Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Carlow to Kildare
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.19
Train from Kildare to Portlaoise
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.37–$9.55

Bus operators

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Carlow Coach Park to Portlaoise
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.55–$14.01

PJ Martley

Website:
transportforireland.ie
Bus from Carlow Coach Park to Portlaoise
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Twice daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Carlow to Portlaoise?

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Portlaoise is to drive which costs $7.07 - $10.87 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlow to Portlaoise?

The fastest way to get from Carlow to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $7.07 - $10.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Carlow and Portlaoise?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Carlow Coach Park and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

Is there a direct train between Carlow and Portlaoise?

No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Portlaoise via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Carlow to Portlaoise?

The distance between Carlow and Portlaoise is 40 km. The road distance is 38.5 km.

How do I travel from Carlow to Portlaoise without a car?

The best way to get from Carlow to Portlaoise without a car is to bus which takes 43 min and costs $8.15 - $11.96 .

How long does it take to get from Carlow to Portlaoise?

The bus from Carlow Coach Park to Portlaoise JFL Avenue takes 43 min including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Portlaoise bus from?

Carlow to Portlaoise bus services, operated by PJ Martley, depart from Carlow Coach Park station.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Portlaoise train from?

Carlow to Portlaoise train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Carlow station.

Train or bus from Carlow to Portlaoise?

The best way to get from Carlow to Portlaoise is to bus which takes 43 min and costs $8.15 - $11.96 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10.87 - $17.39 and takes 1h 36m.

Where does the Carlow to Portlaoise bus arrive?

Carlow to Portlaoise bus services, operated by PJ Martley, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.

Where does the Carlow to Portlaoise train arrive?

Carlow to Portlaoise train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Kildare station.

Can I drive from Carlow to Portlaoise?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Portlaoise is 38 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Carlow to Portlaoise.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 44+ hotels available in Portlaoise. Prices start at $74.23 per night.
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