The average bus between Portlaoise and Slane takes 3h 2m and the fastest bus takes 2h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Slane. 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 5 times a day between Portlaoise and Slane. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Slane at 9:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Eden Quay and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Slane. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Slane station via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Portlaoise to Slane bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Slane bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Slane station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Slane is 90.3 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Slane via Eden Quay and Abbey Street in around 3h 40m.