There are 5 ways to get from New Ross to Portlaoise by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus via Carlow
best- Take the bus from New Ross to Carlow Bus Stnbus 887
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus Iw08
3h 20m€18–25Drive 87.2 km
cheapest- Drive from New Ross to Portlaoisecar 87.2 km
1h 22m€15–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from New Ross to Portlaoisetaxi 87.2 km
1h 22m€120–150Bus
- Take the bus from New Ross to Bennettsbridgebus 882
- Take the bus from Bennettsbridge to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
3h 34m€22–31Bus via Kilkenny
- Take the bus from New Ross to Kilkenny Cstlbus 882
- Take the bus from Market Yard to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 838
3h 59m€17–25
New Ross to Portlaoise by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Ross to Portlaoise is to drive which costs €14 - €22 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from New Ross to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from New Ross to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from New Ross and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via Carlow Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between New Ross and Portlaoise is 102 km. The road distance is 87.2 km.
The best way to get from New Ross to Portlaoise without a car is to bus via Carlow which takes 3h 20m and costs €18 - €25.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from New Ross to Portlaoise, including transfers.
New Ross to Portlaoise bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from New Ross station.
New Ross to Portlaoise bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Ross to Portlaoise is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from New Ross to Portlaoise.
There are 73+ hotels available in Portlaoise.
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.
Bus from New Ross to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from New Ross to Bennettsbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from New Ross to Kilkenny Cstl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Phone
- +353 57 862 0888
- info@martleys.com
- Website
- Martley's
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Martley's
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
Bus from Bennettsbridge to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–25
Bus from Market Yard to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Dinny's Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 025 2590
O C Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 838 3230
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