There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Rathgar by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain 200 / ...
1h 44m€10–15Bus, line 15 bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Eden Quaybus 735
- Take the bus from Eden Quay to Orwell Roadbus 14 / ...
2h 16m€13–17Drive 82.1 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Rathgarcar 82.1 km
56 min€14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Rathgartaxi 82.1 km
56 min€120–150Bus, line 126 bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Naas Odeon Cinemabus 726
- Take the bus from Naas Odeon Cinema to Bachelors Walkbus 126 / ...
3h 7m€15–18
Portlaoise to Rathgar by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Rathgar is to train which costs €10 - €16 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Rathgar is to drive which takes 56 min and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Rathgar. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Orwell Road via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Rathgar. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Beechwood via Heuston and Marlborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Rathgar is 87 km. The road distance is 82.1 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Rathgar without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs €10 - €16.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Portlaoise to Rathgar, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Rathgar bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Rathgar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Rathgar is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs €10 - €16. Alternatively, you can bus and line 15 bus, which costs €13 - €17 and takes 2h 16m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Rathgar, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Orwell Road via Eden Quay in around 2h 16m.
- 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
- 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 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Eden Quay to Orwell Road
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Naas Odeon Cinema
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Naas Odeon Cinema to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Laois taxis
- Phone
- +353 57 866 5555
Kelly's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +353 86 262 4558
J Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 242 1876
- Website
- jtaxiservices.ie
Charlie Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 348 5118
- Website
- charlietaxiservices.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Rathgar bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Portlaoise to Rathgar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Rathgar is 82 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Portlaoise to Rathgar.
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