There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Rathdrum by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Rathdrumtrain Re / ...
3h 56m€15–22Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
- Take the bus from South Townsend St to Bollarney Wdsbus 133
5h 11m€23–34Drive 94.1 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Rathdrumcar 94.1 km
1h 16m€17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Kilminchy to Naasbus 726
- Take the bus from Naas to Glendaloughbus 895
- Take the bus from Glendalough to Rathdrumbus 183
6h 9m€16–24
Portlaoise to Rathdrum by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Rathdrum is to bus which costs €16 - €24 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Rathdrum is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Rathdrum. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Rathdrum via South Townsend St and Bollarney Wds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Rathdrum. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Rathdrum via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Rathdrum is 147 km. The road distance is 94.1 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Rathdrum without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €15 - €23.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Portlaoise to Rathdrum, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Rathdrum bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Rathdrum train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Rathdrum is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €15 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Rathdrum, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Rathdrum via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Rathdrum via Eden Quay, South Townsend St, and Bollarney Wds in around 5h 11m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Tara Street to Rathdrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Rathdrum bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Portlaoise to Rathdrum train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Rathdrum is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Portlaoise to Rathdrum.
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