Bus Portlaoise to Rathnew from €21 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Portlaoise and Rathnew takes 3h 37m and the fastest bus takes 2h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Rathnew. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 37m
Duration: 134 km
Distance: €21
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

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Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Eden Quaybus 735
Take the bus from South Townsend Street to Rathnewbus 133

3h 36m

€16–24

Portlaoise to Rathnew bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Portlaoise and Rathnew. 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 Rathnew at 10:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Eden Quay and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

7:15 PM → 10:21 PM
3h 6m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:38 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 54m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:38 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 54m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:38 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 54m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:38 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 54m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:38 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 54m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 9:28 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:40 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 2:43 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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