There are 6 ways to get from Stradbally to Portlaoise 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
best- Take the train from Waterford to Kildaretrain Re / ...
3h 22m€75–92Drive 117.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Stradbally to Portlaoisecar 117.6 km
1h 45m€21–30Line 667 bus, bus via Carlow
- Take the bus from Stradbally to SETU Cork Roadbus 667
- Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Carlow Instbus 736
- Take the bus from Carlow Inst to Portlaoise JFL Avebus
4h 46mBus, train
- Take the bus from Dungarvan to Cork Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
5h 7m€34–56Line 667 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Stradbally to SETU Cork Roadbus 667
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
5h 10mBus
- Take the bus from Dungarvan to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
- Take the bus from Market Yard to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 838
5h 54m€22–32
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stradbally to Portlaoise is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Stradbally to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Stradbally to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Stradbally and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via SETU Cork Road and Carlow Inst. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Stradbally to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Portlaoise via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Stradbally and Portlaoise is 198 km. The road distance is 117.6 km.
The best way to get from Stradbally to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €75 - €95.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Stradbally to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Stradbally to Portlaoise bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Waterford, depart from Stradbally station.
Stradbally to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Stradbally to Portlaoise is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €75 - €95. Alternatively, you can line 667 bus and bus via Carlow, which costs and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Stradbally, IE-WD, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Waterford to Kildare every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stradbally to Portlaoise JFL Ave via SETU Cork Road and Carlow Inst in around 4h 46m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Waterford to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 58 22076
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Waterford
Bus from Stradbally to SETU Cork Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- TFI Local Link Waterford
Bus from Stradbally to SETU Cork Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- TFI Local Link Waterford
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from SETU Cork Road to Carlow Inst
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 57 862 0888
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martley's
Bus from Carlow Inst to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Martley's
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dungarvan to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Dungarvan to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €8–12
Bus from Dungarvan to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €10–14
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €22–30
- Phone
- +353 (0)57 862 4416
- [email protected]
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus from Market Yard to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
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Booking & Getting There
Stradbally to Portlaoise bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Waterford, arrive at SETU Cork Road station.
Stradbally to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stradbally to Portlaoise is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Stradbally to Portlaoise.
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