The average bus between RDS Arena and Portlaoise takes 2h 2m and the fastest bus takes 1h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from RDS Arena to Portlaoise. 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 4 hours between RDS Arena and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from RDS Arena is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer at RDS Ballsbridge and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from RDS Arena to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from RDS Arena station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Portlaoise JFL Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
RDS Arena to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from George's Quay station.
RDS Arena to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
The distance between RDS Arena and Portlaoise is 78.4 km. The road distance is 92 km.
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue every 4 hours. Tickets cost €10–14 and the journey takes 1h 35m.