Rathkeale to Portlaoise Buses

Rathkeale to Portlaoise buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rathkeale and Portlaoise takes 3h 35m and the fastest bus takes 3h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rathkeale 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.

3h 35m
Duration: 142 km
Distance: €36
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Line 13 bus, bus

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Take the bus from Rathkeale to Limerick Colbertbus 13 / ...
Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735

3h 48m

€28–42

Rathkeale to Portlaoise bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Rathkeale and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rathkeale is at 3:28 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 7:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Colbert and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

1:25 PM → 4:55 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 7:15 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:25 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 3:20 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 4:55 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 7:15 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:16 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
11:29 AM → 3:20 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
1:28 PM → 4:55 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
3:28 PM → 7:15 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:36 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 3:20 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 4:55 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:36 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 3:20 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 4:55 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:36 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 3:20 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 4:55 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:36 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 3:20 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 4:55 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rathkeale to Portlaoise? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Rathkeale to Portlaoise buses

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Line 13 bus, bus

Rathkeale to Portlaoise bus times

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

1:25 PM → 4:55 PM

3:25 PM → 7:15 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:25 AM → 12:55 PM

11:25 AM → 3:20 PM

1:25 PM → 4:55 PM

3:25 PM → 7:15 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:16 AM → 12:55 PM

11:29 AM → 3:20 PM

1:28 PM → 4:55 PM

3:28 PM → 7:15 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:36 AM → 10:50 AM

9:24 AM → 12:55 PM

11:30 AM → 3:20 PM

1:30 PM → 4:55 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:36 AM → 10:50 AM

9:24 AM → 12:55 PM

11:30 AM → 3:20 PM

1:30 PM → 4:55 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:36 AM → 10:50 AM

9:24 AM → 12:55 PM

11:30 AM → 3:20 PM

1:30 PM → 4:55 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:36 AM → 10:50 AM

9:24 AM → 12:55 PM

11:30 AM → 3:20 PM

1:30 PM → 4:55 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Rathkeale, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

Bus from Rathkeale to Limerick Colbert

Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Ave

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