There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Rathdrum by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain 200 / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Rathdrumtrain Re / ...
3h 55m€15–22Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Eden Quaybus 735
- Take the bus from South Townsend Street to Wicklow Retail Parkbus 133
5h 11m€17–25Drive 94.1 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Rathdrumcar 94.1 km
1h 16m€17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Kilminchy to Naasbus 726
- Take the bus from Naas to Glendaloughbus 895
- Take the bus from Glendalough to Rathdrumbus 183
6h 7m
Portlaoise to Rathdrum by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Rathdrum is to train which costs €15 - €23 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Rathdrum is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Rathdrum. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Rathdrum via South Townsend Street and Wicklow Retail Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Rathdrum. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Rathdrum via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Rathdrum is 147 km. The road distance is 94.1 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Rathdrum without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €15 - €23.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Portlaoise to Rathdrum, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Rathdrum bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Rathdrum train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Rathdrum is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €15 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €17 - €25 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Rathdrum, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Rathdrum via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey Street, and Tara Street in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Rathdrum via Eden Quay, South Townsend Street, and Wicklow Retail Park in around 5h 11m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Tara Street to Rathdrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from South Townsend Street to Wicklow Retail Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Kilminchy to Naas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Naas to Glendalough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
Bus from Glendalough to Rathdrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Rathdrum bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Portlaoise to Rathdrum train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Rathdrum is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Portlaoise to Rathdrum.
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