There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Rathnew by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain 200 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Rathnewbus 133
3h 23m€16–24Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Eden Quaybus 735
- Take the bus from South Townsend Street to Rathnewbus 133
3h 36m€17–25Drive 102.2 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Rathnewcar 102.2 km
1h 24m€17–25Train, bus via Dublin
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain 200 / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Rathnewbus 740A / ...
3h 27m€24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 14 to Rathnewbus 740A / ...
4h 20m€26–37
Portlaoise to Rathnew by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Rathnew is to drive which costs €16 - €25 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Rathnew is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €16 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Rathnew. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Rathnew via South Townsend Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Rathnew is 133 km. The road distance is 102.2 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Rathnew without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 23m and costs €16 - €25.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Portlaoise to Rathnew, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Rathnew bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Rathnew bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Rathnew is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Portlaoise to Rathnew.
There are 121+ hotels available in Rathnew.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Rathnew, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Rathnew via Eden Quay and South Townsend Street in around 3h 36m.
- 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 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Rathnew
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from South Townsend Street to Rathnew
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- 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/
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from George's Quay to Rathnew
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 14 to Rathnew
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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