There are 4 ways to get from Waterford 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 / ...
2h 31m€16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
2h 36m€22–30Drive 98.4 km
- Drive from Waterford to Portlaoisecar 98.4 km
1h 12m€17–25Bus via Carlow
- Take the bus from Parnell Street to Carlow Instbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Carlow Inst to Portlaoise JFL Avebus Iw08
2h 48m
Waterford to Portlaoise by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Portlaoise is to train which costs €16 - €23 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €17 - €25.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterford Bus Stn and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Portlaoise via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Waterford and Portlaoise is 164 km. The road distance is 98.4 km.
The best way to get from Waterford to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €16 - €23.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Waterford to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Waterford to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Portlaoise is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €16 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €30 and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Waterford to Kildare hourly. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave twice daily. Tickets cost €22–30 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Waterford to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Waterford to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Waterford to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Portlaoise is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Waterford to Portlaoise.
There are 72+ hotels available in Portlaoise.