There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to RDS Arena by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
1h 53m€10–16Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
2h 14m€10–13Drive 85.4 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to RDS Arenacar 85.4 km
1h 1m€16–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portlaoise to RDS Arenataxi 85.4 km
1h 1m€120–160Bus, line 126 bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Ladytownbus 726
- Take the bus from Ladytown to Heuston Stationbus 126 / ...
3h 18m€12–14
Portlaoise to RDS Arena by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to RDS Arena is to bus which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to RDS Arena is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs €15 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to RDS Arena. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at RDS Ballsbridge via O'Connell Br. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to RDS Arena. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Sandymount via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Portlaoise and RDS Arena is 88 km. The road distance is 85.4 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to RDS Arena without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs €10 - €17.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Portlaoise to RDS Arena, including transfers.
Portlaoise to RDS Arena bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to RDS Arena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to RDS Arena is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs €10 - €17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h 14m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and RDS Arena, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Ladytown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €5–8
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Ladytown to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- €120–160
Charlie Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 348 5118
- Website
- charlietaxiservices.ie
J Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 242 1876
- Website
- jtaxiservices.ie
Kelly's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +353 86 262 4558
Laois taxis
- Phone
- +353 57 866 5555
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Booking & Getting There
Portlaoise to RDS Arena bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Portlaoise to RDS Arena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to RDS Arena is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Portlaoise to RDS Arena.
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