There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Rathmines by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
1h 36m€10–15Bus, line 80 bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Parkgate Street735
- Take the bus from Parkgate Street to Military Road80
2h 7m€13–17Drive 82.8 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Rathmines82.8 km
57 min€15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Rathmines82.8 km
57 min€120–150Bus, line 126 bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Toughers Ind Estate726
- Take the bus from Toughers Ind Estate to Heuston Station126 / ...
3h 4m€15–18
Portlaoise to Rathmines by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Rathmines is to train which costs €10 - €16 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Rathmines is to drive which takes 57 min and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Military Road via Parkgate Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Charlemont via Heuston and Marlborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Rathmines is 86 km. The road distance is 82.8 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Rathmines without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs €10 - €16.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Portlaoise to Rathmines, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Rathmines bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Rathmines is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs €10 - €16. Alternatively, you can bus and line 80 bus, which costs €13 - €17 and takes 2h 7m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Rathmines, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Military Road via Parkgate Street in around 2h 7m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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 Parkgate Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Parkgate Street to Military Road
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 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 Toughers Ind Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Toughers Ind Estate to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 57 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 Rathmines bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Parkgate Street station.
Portlaoise to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Rathmines is 83 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Portlaoise to Rathmines.
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