It is possible to get to Laois by rail, bus, or car. As Laois is inland, it has no ferry ports.
Bus Services to Laois
Bus Éireann provide services to County Laois from Dublin, Cork, Kilkenny and elsewhere. For more information, telephone +353 (0)1 836-6111 or visit www.buseireann.ie.
Aircoach provide services to Dublin City and Dublin Airport.
Rail Services to Laois
The Dublin / Cork line serves Co. Laois with stations at Portarlington, Portlaoise and Ballybrophy. For further information on rail services, telephone +353 (0)1 836-6222 or visit www.irishrail.ie.
Flying to Co Laois
The nearest major airports are at Dublin, Cork and Shannon. Aircoach operate a bus service to Dublin Airport.
Driving Distances from Portlaoise
| Kilometres | Miles | |
| Athlone | 74 | 46 |
| Belfast | 253 | 158 |
| Cork | 174 | 109 |
| Derry | 282 | 176 |
| Donegal | 257 | 160 |
| Dublin | 84 | 53 |
| Dundalk | 151 | 94 |
| Galway | 150 | 94 |
| Kilkenny | 51 | 32 |
| Killarney | 225 | 140 |
| Limerick | 114 | 71 |
| Roscommon | 106 | 66 |
| Rosslare Harbour | 135 | 84 |
| Shannon Airport | 138 | 86 |
| Sligo | 191 | 119 |
| Waterford | 100 | 63 |
| Wexford | 114 | 71 |
| Wicklow | 124 | 78 |
Laois Car Hire
Please see our Ireland Car Hire guide for details.