There are 5 ways to get from Dublin Busáras to Portlaoise by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
1h 37m€10–14Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
1h 40m€7–10Drive 85.4 km
- Drive from Dublin Busáras to Portlaoisecar 85.4 km
1h 1m€16–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dublin Busáras to Portlaoisetaxi 85.4 km
1h 1m€120–160Bus via Newbridge
- Take the bus from Connolly Station to Ladytownbus 126 / ...
- Take the bus from Ladytown to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
2h 47m€7–10
Dublin Busáras to Portlaoise by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Busáras to Portlaoise is to bus which costs €7 - €10 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Busáras to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs €15 - €22.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from George's Quay and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Busáras to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Busáras and arriving at Portlaoise via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Dublin Busáras and Portlaoise is 84 km. The road distance is 85.4 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Busáras to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs €9 - €14.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Dublin Busáras to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Dublin Busáras to Portlaoise bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from George's Quay station.
Dublin Busáras to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin Busáras to Portlaoise is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs €9 - €14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €10 and takes 1h 40m.
What companies run services between Dublin Busáras, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Ave every 4 hours. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Connolly Station to Ladytown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Ladytown to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €5–8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- €120–160
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin Busáras to Portlaoise bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Dublin Busáras to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Busáras to Portlaoise is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Dublin Busáras to Portlaoise.
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