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How to get fromNew Ross to Portlaoiseby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from New Ross to Portlaoise by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from New Ross to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 887
    2. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus Iw08
    3h 20m
    €18–25

  2. Drive 87.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Ross to Portlaoisecar car 87.2 km
    1h 22m
    €15–22

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Waterford to Kildaretrain train Re
    3h 59m
    €30–42

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New Ross to Portlaoisetaxi taxi 87.2 km
    1h 22m
    €120–150

  5. Line 374 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from New Ross to Bennettsbridgebus bus 374
    2. Take the bus from Bennettsbridge to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 73
    3h 36m
    €31–42

  6. Bus via Kilkenny

    1. Take the bus from New Ross to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 374
    2. Take the bus from Market Yard to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 838
    4h 6m
    €26–37

New Ross to Portlaoise by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 102.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between New Ross, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

You can take a bus from New Ross to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Carlow Bus Stn in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Waterford to Kildare hourly. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 47m.

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