The average bus between Portlaoise and Rathcoole takes 2h 1m and the fastest bus takes 1h 46m. There is a bus service every few hours from Portlaoise to Rathcoole. 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 hourly between Portlaoise and Rathcoole. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Rathcoole at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 6m • 1 change

2h 10m • 1 change

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2h 5m • 1 change

1h 46m • 1 change

2h 11m • 1 change

2h 5m • 1 change

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2h 18m • 1 change

2h 16m • 1 change

1h 48m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Rathcoole. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Rathcoole station via Naas Odeon Cinema. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Portlaoise to Rathcoole bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Rathcoole bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Naas Odeon Cinema station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Rathcoole is 61.9 km. The road distance is 69 km.
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Naas Odeon Cinema hourly. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 25m.