The average bus between Dalkey and Portlaoise takes 2h 19m and the fastest bus takes 2h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dalkey to Portlaoise. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Dalkey and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 4:17 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dalkey is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 46m • 1 change

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2h 46m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Dalkey to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Dalkey station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Dalkey to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dalkey station.
Dalkey to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
The distance between Dalkey and Portlaoise is 84 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a bus from Dalkey to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Tara Street and George's Quay in around 3h 6m.