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How to get fromNew Ross to Rathdowneyby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from New Ross to Rathdowney by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Carlow

    best
    1. Take the bus from New Ross to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 887
    2. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Rathdowneybus bus 831
    5h 5m
    €19–37

  2. Bus via Abbeyleix

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Ross to Carlow Instbus bus 887
    2. Take the bus from Carlow Inst to Abbeyleixbus bus 822
    5h 27m
    €12–24

  3. Drive 76.6 km

    1. Drive from New Ross to Rathdowneycar car 76.6 km
    1h 22m
    €13–19

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New Ross to Rathdowneytaxi taxi 76.6 km
    1h 22m
    €120–150

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Ross to Bennettsbridgebus bus 374
    2. Take the bus from Bennettsbridge to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 73
    3. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Rathdowneybus bus 831
    5h 21m
    €35–58

New Ross to Rathdowney by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between New Ross, Ireland and Rathdowney, Ireland?

You can take a bus from New Ross to Rathdowney via Carlow Bus Stn and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 5h 5m.

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