There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Knock by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Knockbus 440
4h 22m€29–41Train
cheapest- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain Re / ...
4h 40m€27–45Drive 158.2 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Knockcar 158.2 km
2h 9m€28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Knockbus 440
4h 25m€37–51
Portlaoise to Knock by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Knock is to drive which costs €27 - €45 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Knock is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €27 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Knock. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Knock via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Knock. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Claremorris via Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Knock is 187 km. The road distance is 158.2 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Knock without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 22m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Portlaoise to Knock, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Knock bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Knock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Knock is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €26 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Knock, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Knock via Portarlington, Athlone, Claremorris, and Claremorris in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Knock via Athlone Stn in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–23
Bus from Athlone Stn to Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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Booking & Getting There
Portlaoise to Knock bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Portlaoise to Knock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Knock is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Portlaoise to Knock.
There are 72+ hotels available in Knock.