How to Travel from

Portlaoise to County Clare

by Car

Irish Portlaoise County Clare

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Portlaoise, Irish → County Clare, Irish

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Route Navigator Portlaoise - County Clare

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Continue onto Main Street

Main Street, 3 м

3 м

Keep left onto Church Street

Church Street, 80 м

80 м

Turn left onto Jessop Street

Jessop Street, 205 м

205 м

Turn left onto Coote Street

Coote Street, 110 м

110 м

At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Grattan Street

Grattan Street, 1 km 757 м

1 km 757 м

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:

+353 1 836 6222

Website:

irishrail.ie/en-ie/

Train from Portlaoise to Limerick

Ave. Duration:

1h 24m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$14.01–$21.65

Train from Limerick Junction to Limerick

Ave. Duration:

27 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$6.37–$9.55

Train from Limerick to Ennis

Ave. Duration:

39 min

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$7.01–$10.19

Bus operators

Expressway

Phone:

0818 836611

Website:

expressway.ie/

Bus from Limerick Bus Station to Ennis

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$14.01–$20.38

Bus Éireann

Phone:

+353 1 836 6111

Website:

buseireann.ie/

Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Ennis

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$10.83–$15.29

Dublin Coach

Phone:

+353 (0)1 465 9972

Email:

info@dublincoach.ie

Website:

dublincoach.ie/

Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Ennis

Ave. Duration:

45 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$6.24–$8.92

J.J.Kavanagh & Sons

Phone:

+353 818 333 222

Email:

info@jjkavanagh.ie

Website:

jjkavanagh.ie/

Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Limerick

Ave. Duration:

1h 40m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$16.56–$24.20

Local Link Limerick Clare

Phone:

069-62546

Email:

limerickclare@locallink.ie

Website:

locallinklc.ie/

Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Ennis

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

3 times a day

What is the cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to County Clare?

The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to County Clare is to bus which costs $19.57 - $28.26 and takes 2h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portlaoise to County Clare?

The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to County Clare is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $28.26 - $42.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Portlaoise and County Clare?

No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to County Clare. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Ennis Friars Walk via Limerick Arthur's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Portlaoise and County Clare?

No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to County Clare. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Ennis via Limerick Junction and Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Portlaoise to County Clare?

The distance between Portlaoise and County Clare is 160 km. The road distance is 150.7 km.

How do I travel from Portlaoise to County Clare without a car?

The best way to get from Portlaoise to County Clare without a car is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs $19.57 - $28.26 .

How long does it take to get from Portlaoise to County Clare?

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Portlaoise to County Clare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portlaoise to County Clare bus from?

Portlaoise to County Clare bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Portlaoise to County Clare train from?

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

Train or bus from Portlaoise to County Clare?

The best way to get from Portlaoise to County Clare is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs $19.57 - $28.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20.65 - $31.52 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Portlaoise to County Clare bus arrive?

Portlaoise to County Clare bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Limerick Arthur's Quay station.

Where does the Portlaoise to County Clare train arrive?

Portlaoise to County Clare train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Limerick Junction station.

Can I drive from Portlaoise to County Clare?

Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to County Clare is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Portlaoise to County Clare.

Where can I stay near County Clare?

There are 86+ hotels available in County Clare. Prices start at $55.14 per night.

Dromoland Castle

Dromoland Castle (Irish: Drom Ólainn) is a castle, located near Newmarket-on-Fergus in County Clare, Ireland. It is operated as a five-star luxury hotel with a golf course, with its restaurant, the "Earl of Thomond", being awarded a Michelin star in 1995, under head chef Jean Baptiste Molinari.

Clare Museum

Clare Museum (Irish: Músaem an Chláir) is a museum which documents the history of County Clare. The museum is housed in the former Sisters of Mercy Convent in the centre of Ennis.

Bunratty Castle

Bunratty Castle (Irish: Caisleán Bhun Raithe) is a large 15th-century tower house in County Clare, Ireland. It is located in the centre of Bunratty village, by the N18 road between Limerick and Ennis, near Shannon Town and its airport. The castle and the adjoining folk park are run by Shannon Heritage as tourist attractions.

County Clare

Ennis (, meaning 'island' or 'river meadow') is the county town of County Clare, in the mid-west of Ireland. The town lies on the River Fergus, north of where the river widens and enters the Shannon Estuary. Ennis is the largest town in County Clare, with a population of 27,923, making it the 6th largest town, and 11th largest urban settlement, as of the 2022 census. Dating from the 12th century the town's Irish name is short for, deriving from its location between two courses of the River Fergus.

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Portlaoise to County Clare

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Route Navigator Portlaoise - County Clare

Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Bus operators

Expressway

Bus Éireann

Dublin Coach

J.J.Kavanagh & Sons

Local Link Limerick Clare

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to County Clare?

What is the fastest way to get from Portlaoise to County Clare?

Is there a direct bus between Portlaoise and County Clare?

Is there a direct train between Portlaoise and County Clare?

How far is it from Portlaoise to County Clare?

How do I travel from Portlaoise to County Clare without a car?

How long does it take to get from Portlaoise to County Clare?

Where do I catch the Portlaoise to County Clare bus from?

Where do I catch the Portlaoise to County Clare train from?

Train or bus from Portlaoise to County Clare?

Where does the Portlaoise to County Clare bus arrive?

Where does the Portlaoise to County Clare train arrive?

Can I drive from Portlaoise to County Clare?

Where can I stay near County Clare?