The average bus between Portlaoise and University College Dublin takes 2h 6m and the fastest bus takes 1h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to University College Dublin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Portlaoise and University College Dublin. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 7:15 PM which arrives into University College Dublin at 9:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Eden Quay and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to University College Dublin. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at University College Dublin station via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Portlaoise to University College Dublin bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to University College Dublin bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
The distance between Portlaoise and University College Dublin is 78.2 km. The road distance is 92 km.
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 45m.