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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Galway City to Portlaoise

Composite routes from Galway City to Portlaoise

Cheapest
1 h 41 min
Car
160 km.
from $8

Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Galway to Portarlington
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$22.93

Bus operators

Kearns Transport

Phone:
057 912 0124
Email:
info@kearnstransport.com
Website:
kearnstransport.com/
Bus from The G Hotel to Birr
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.19–$14.01

TFI Local Link Laois Offaly

Phone:
+353-57-8692168
Email:
lo@locallink.ie
Website:
locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
Bus from Birr to Portlaoise
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Galway City to Portlaoise?

The cheapest way to get from Galway City to Portlaoise is to train which costs $17.39 - $26.09 and takes 2h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galway City to Portlaoise?

The fastest way to get from Galway City to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $30.43 - $45.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Galway City and Portlaoise?

No, there is no direct bus from Galway City to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from The G Hotel and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Birr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Galway City and Portlaoise?

No, there is no direct train from Galway City to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Portlaoise via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Galway City to Portlaoise?

The distance between Galway City and Portlaoise is 156 km. The road distance is 160.2 km.

How do I travel from Galway City to Portlaoise without a car?

The best way to get from Galway City to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $17.39 - $26.09 .

How long does it take to get from Galway City to Portlaoise?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Galway City to Portlaoise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galway City to Portlaoise bus from?

Galway City to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, depart from The G Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Galway City to Portlaoise train from?

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

Train or bus from Galway City to Portlaoise?

The best way to get from Galway City to Portlaoise is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $17.39 - $26.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Galway City to Portlaoise bus arrive?

Galway City to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, arrive at Birr station.

Where does the Galway City to Portlaoise train arrive?

Galway City to Portlaoise train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Portarlington station.

Can I drive from Galway City to Portlaoise?

Yes, the driving distance between Galway City to Portlaoise is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Galway City 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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