There are 4 ways to get from Roscrea to Dublin by bus, train, or car
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Line 834 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Portlaoise Stnbus 834
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2h 8m€14–19Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Eden Quaybus 735
2h 15m€10–14Drive 123.9 km
- Drive from Roscrea to Dublincar 123.9 km
1h 26m€21–31Train
- Take the train from Roscrea to Ballybrophytrain Ic
- Take the train from Ballybrophy to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2h 21m€13–18
Roscrea to Dublin by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roscrea to Dublin is to bus which costs €10 - €14 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Roscrea to Dublin is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs €21 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roscrea Aby St and arriving at Eden Quay. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Roscrea to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Roscrea and arriving at Dublin Heuston via Ballybrophy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Roscrea and Dublin is 121 km. The road distance is 123.9 km.
The best way to get from Roscrea to Dublin without a car is to line 834 bus and train which takes 2h 8m and costs €13 - €19.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Roscrea to Dublin, including transfers.
Roscrea to Dublin bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Roscrea Aby St station.
Roscrea to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscrea station.
The best way to get from Roscrea to Dublin is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs €10 - €14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €12 - €18 and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between Roscrea, Ireland and Dublin, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Roscrea Aby St to Eden Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost €10–14 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roscrea to Dublin Heuston via Ballybrophy in around 2h 21m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Roscrea to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Ballybrophy to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–14
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Roscrea Aby St to Portlaoise Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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More Questions & Answers
Roscrea to Dublin bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Roscrea to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballybrophy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roscrea to Dublin is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Roscrea to Dublin.
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