There are 4 ways to get from Rathdowney to Newbridge by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Rathdowney to Ballybrophybus Ls16
- Take the train from Ballybrophy to Newbridgetrain Re
1h 57m€7–15Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rathdowney to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 831
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Bad Lippspringe Waybus 726
2h 25m€6–19Drive 74 km
- Drive from Rathdowney to Newbridgecar 74 km
47 min€13–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathdowney to Newbridgetaxi 74 km
47 min€120–150
Rathdowney to Newbridge by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rathdowney to Newbridge is to bus and train which costs €7 - €15 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Rathdowney to Newbridge is to drive which takes 47 min and costs €13 - €19.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathdowney to Newbridge. However, there are services departing from Rathdowney and arriving at Bad Lippspringe Way via Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Rathdowney and Newbridge is 82 km. The road distance is 74 km.
The best way to get from Rathdowney to Newbridge without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 57m and costs €7 - €15.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Rathdowney to Newbridge, including transfers.
Rathdowney to Newbridge bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, depart from Rathdowney station.
Rathdowney to Newbridge bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathdowney to Newbridge is 74 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Rathdowney to Newbridge.
There are 145+ hotels available in Newbridge.
What companies run services between Rathdowney, Ireland and Newbridge, IE-KE, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Rathdowney to Bad Lippspringe Way via Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 2h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Ballybrophy to Newbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Rathdowney to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €1–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Rathdowney to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €1–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Henseys Hackney Service Birr
- Phone
- +353 87 666 1420
- Website
- henseyhackneybirr.business.site
M&M Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 673 7447
A1 Taxis Thurles
- Phone
- +353 87 271 6666
Noel's Taxi
- Phone
- +353 87 262 4200
Charlie Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 348 5118
- Website
- charlietaxiservices.ie
J Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 242 1876
- Website
- jtaxiservices.ie
Kelly's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +353 86 262 4558
Laois taxis
- Phone
- +353 57 866 5555
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