There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Rathnew by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Rathnewbus 133
3h 25m€23–33Drive 102.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Portlaoise to Rathnewcar 102.2 km
1h 24m€18–25Train, bus via Dublin
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Merrion Square to Rathnewbus 740A / ...
3h 26m€25–35Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
- Take the bus from South Townsend St to Rathnewbus 133
3h 36m€21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 14 to Rathnewbus 740A / ...
4h 20m€23–35
Portlaoise to Rathnew by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Rathnew is to drive which costs €17 - €25 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Rathnew is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €17 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Rathnew. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Rathnew via South Townsend St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Rathnew is 133 km. The road distance is 102.2 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Rathnew without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 25m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Portlaoise to Rathnew, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Rathnew bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Rathnew bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Rathnew is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Portlaoise to Rathnew.
There are 135+ hotels available in Rathnew.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Rathnew, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Rathnew via Eden Quay and South Townsend St in around 3h 36m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Rathnew
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from South Townsend St to Rathnew
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Merrion Square to Rathnew
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Airport Zone 14 to Rathnew
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- 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
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €10–14
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?, The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, and How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.












