There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Rathcoole by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Hazelhatchtrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Hazelhatch Station to Greenogue IEbus W6
1h 21m€10–12Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Maudlingsbus 726
2h 5m€9–12Drive 68.2 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Rathcoolecar 68.2 km
43 min€13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Rathcooletaxi 68.2 km
43 min€95–120
Portlaoise to Rathcoole by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Rathcoole is to bus which costs €9 - €12 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Rathcoole is to drive which takes 43 min and costs €12 - €18.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Rathcoole. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Rathcoole via Maudlings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Rathcoole is 74 km. The road distance is 68.2 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Rathcoole without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 21m and costs €9 - €13.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Portlaoise to Rathcoole, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Rathcoole bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Rathcoole bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Maudlings station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Rathcoole is 68 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Portlaoise to Rathcoole.
There are 1044+ hotels available in Rathcoole.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Rathcoole, IE-D, Ireland?
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Maudlings hourly. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Hazelhatch
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Hazelhatch Station to Greenogue IE
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Maudlings
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €6–9
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- €95–120
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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