There are 5 ways to get from Carrickmacross to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey Stbus 980 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
3h 7m€16–24Train
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
3h 37m€29–42Drive 131.4 km
- Drive from Carrickmacross to Portlaoisecar 131.4 km
2h 22m€24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Crrckmacrss N2 to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 32
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
3h 28m€23–35Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Carrickmacross to O'Connell St Upperbus 180
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
4h 20m
Carrickmacross to Portlaoise by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carrickmacross to Portlaoise is to bus and train which costs €16 - €24 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Carrickmacross to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrickmacross to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Crrckmacrss N2 and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Carrickmacross to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Portlaoise via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Carrickmacross and Portlaoise is 169 km. The road distance is 131.4 km.
The best way to get from Carrickmacross to Portlaoise without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 7m and costs €16 - €24.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Carrickmacross to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Carrickmacross to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Crrckmacrss N2 station.
Carrickmacross to Portlaoise train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Carrickmacross to Portlaoise is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Carrickmacross, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carrickmacross to Portlaoise via Dundalk Stn, Dundalk, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crrckmacrss N2 to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Airport Zone 16 in around 3h 28m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- [email protected]
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Crrckmacrss N2 to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €10–14
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 047-72164
- [email protected]
- Website
- McConnon Travel
Bus from Carrickmacross to O'Connell St Upper
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- McConnon Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Carrickmacross to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Carrickmacross to Portlaoise train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrickmacross to Portlaoise is 131 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Carrickmacross to Portlaoise.
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