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Trip Overview

The average bus between Portlaoise and Cavan takes 4h 9m and the fastest bus takes 3h 50m. There is a bus service every few hours from Portlaoise to Cavan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 9m
Duration
215 km
Distance
€32
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Portlaoise to Cavan bus times

Buses run hourly between Portlaoise and Cavan. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Cavan at 2:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Airport Zone 16 and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Dublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)3h 50m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Dublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 20m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Dublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)3h 50m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Dublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)3h 55m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 20m • 1 change
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    Dublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 5m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Dublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)3h 55m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 20m • 1 change
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    Dublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 5m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Dublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)3h 55m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 20m • 1 change
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    Dublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 5m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Dublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)3h 55m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 20m • 1 change
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    Dublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 5m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Dublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)3h 55m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 20m • 1 change
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    Dublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 5m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Dublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)3h 50m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 5m • 1 change
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    Dublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)3h 55m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portlaoise to Cavan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 214.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Cavan, Ulster, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Cavan Bus Stn via Airport Zone 16 and Airport Zone 12 in around 4h 40m.

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