There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Ratoath 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, line 103 bus
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Beresford Place to Ratoath Eastbus 103 / ...
2h 35m€21–30Drive 92.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Portlaoise to Ratoathcar 92.9 km
1h 11m€17–24Bus, line 103 bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
- Take the bus from Beresford Place to Ratoath Eastbus 103 / ...
2h 53m€19–27Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Ratoathtaxi 92.9 km
1h 11m€130–160Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Ratoath Villagebus 109A
3h 11m€21–31
Portlaoise to Ratoath by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Ratoath is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Ratoath is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Ratoath. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Ratoath East via Beresford Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Ratoath is 111 km. The road distance is 92.9 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Ratoath without a car is to train and line 103 bus which takes 2h 35m and costs €21 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Portlaoise to Ratoath, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Ratoath bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Ratoath bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Ratoath is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Portlaoise to Ratoath.
There are 1075+ hotels available in Ratoath.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Ratoath, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Ratoath East via Eden Quay and Beresford Place in around 2h 53m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Beresford Place to Ratoath East
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
Bus from Beresford Place to Ratoath East
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Ratoath Village
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–17
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- €130–160
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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