The average bus between Portlaoise and Rathgar takes 2h 10m and the fastest bus takes 1h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Rathgar. 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 every 3 hours between Portlaoise and Rathgar. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Rathgar at 9:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Rathgar. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Rathgar station via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Portlaoise to Rathgar bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Rathgar bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Rathgar is 75 km. The road distance is 91 km.
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Eden Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost €10–14 and the journey takes 1h 45m.