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There are 6 ways to get from Portlaoise to Cahir by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 855 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Junction to Cahirbus bus 855
    2h 21m
    €13–18

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Market Sq to Cashelbus bus 858b
    2. Take the bus from Cashel to Cahirbus bus 245X
    2h 38m
    €12–26

  3. Drive  93.2 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Cahircar car 93.2 km
    56 min
    €17–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Cahirtaxi taxi 93.2 km
    56 min
    €130–160

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Cahirtrain train Re
    2h 23m
    €12–17

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Junction to Cahirbus bus 55
    2h 26m
    €13–28

Portlaoise to Cahir by train and bus

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 116.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Cahir, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Market Sq to Cahir via Cashel in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Cahir via Limerick Junction in around 2h 23m.

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