How to get from Abbeyleix to Castlerea by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Abbeyleix to Castlerea in Ireland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 858 bus from Abbeyleix station to Portlaoise Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the RAIL train from Portarlington station to Castlerea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min.

166min
Bus - 858858
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Abbeyleix

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Abbeyleix
  • 2
    Bus - 858858
    Wait for bus
    858
    Portlaoise Hospital
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portlaoise Station
    ID 11221
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Portlaoise
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portarlington
    10 min
  • 7
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Westport
  • 8
    Ride to train station Castlerea
    Ride to train station
    Castlerea
    88 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 828, COMMUTER and RAIL

To get from Abbeyleix to Castlerea in Ireland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 828 bus from Abbeyleix station to Portlaoise Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COMMUTER train and finally take the RAIL train from Portarlington station to Castlerea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 46 min.

286min
Bus - 828828
Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Abbeyleix

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Abbeyleix
  • 2
    Bus - 828828
    Wait for bus
    828
    Laois Education Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portlaoise Station
    ID 11221
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Portlaoise
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
    Wait for train
    COMMUTER
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portarlington
    10 min
  • 7
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Westport
  • 8
    Ride to train station Castlerea
    Ride to train station
    Castlerea
    88 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Abbeyleix to Castlerea

The distance between Abbeyleix, Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland is approximately 148.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 166 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Abbeyleix to Castlerea by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Abbeyleix

Abbeyleix is located at Abbeyleix, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Abbeyleix.

Bus stations close to Abbeyleix:

  • Abbeyleix
  • Fire Station

Public transit stations close to Castlerea, Ireland

Castlerea is located at Castlerea, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Castlerea Station.

Train stations close to Castlerea:

  • Castlerea

Bus stations close to Castlerea:

  • Castlerea Station
  • Castlerea

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 828, COMMUTER and RAIL

To get from Abbeyleix to Castlerea in Ireland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 828 bus from Abbeyleix station to Portlaoise Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COMMUTER train and finally take the RAIL train from Portarlington station to Castlerea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 46 min.

286min
Bus - 828828
Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Abbeyleix

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Abbeyleix
  • 2
    Bus - 828828
    Wait for bus
    828
    Laois Education Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portlaoise Station
    ID 11221
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Portlaoise
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
    Wait for train
    COMMUTER
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portarlington
    10 min
  • 7
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Westport
  • 8
    Ride to train station Castlerea
    Ride to train station
    Castlerea
    88 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Abbeyleix to Castlerea?

    The fastest way takes 166 minutes, using Bus line 858, Bus line RAIL, Bus line RAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Abbeyleix to Castlerea?

    The alternative route takes 286 minutes, using Bus line 828, Bus line COMMUTER, Bus line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Abbeyleix and Castlerea in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Abbeyleix to Castlerea in Ireland?

    The 858 bus line goes from Portlaoise Hospital station near Abbeyleix to Portlaoise Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Portlaoise Station station near Castlerea in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Abbeyleix to Castlerea in Ireland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Abbeyleix and Castlerea in Ireland by bus and train is about 2 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Abbeyleix to get to Castlerea in Ireland?

    Get on the 858 bus from the Portlaoise Hospital stop near Abbeyleix in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Abbeyleix and Castlerea in Ireland?

    Get off the bus at the Portlaoise Station station, which is closest to Castlerea in Ireland.

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