There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Rosslare Harbour by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Carlow Bus Station
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Trinity Street376
- Take the bus from Trinity Street to Rosslare Harbour387
4h 14m€26–39Drive 128 km
cheapest- Drive from Portlaoise to Rosslare Harbour128 km
1h 38m€22–32Train
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Rosslare EuroportIc
5h 28m€23–34Bus via Bunclody
- Take the bus from Market Square to Carlow Bus Station
- Take the bus from Carlow to Bunclody484
- Take the bus from Bunclody to Rosslare Europort132
4h 30m
Portlaoise to Rosslare Harbour by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Rosslare Harbour is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Rosslare Harbour is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Rosslare Harbour. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Rosslare Harbour via Carlow Bus Station and Trinity Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Rosslare Harbour. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Rosslare Europort via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Rosslare Harbour is 139 km. The road distance is 128 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Rosslare Harbour without a car is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Portlaoise to Rosslare Harbour, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Rosslare Harbour bus services, operated by PJ Martley, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Rosslare Harbour train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Rosslare Harbour is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Rosslare Harbour, IE-WX, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Rosslare Harbour via Carlow Bus Station and Trinity Street in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Rosslare Europort via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey Street, and Tara Street in around 5h 28m.
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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
Train from Tara Street to Rosslare Europort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–21
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Carlow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- http://www.transportforireland.ie
Bus from Market Square to Carlow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- http://www.transportforireland.ie
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Carlow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Trinity Street to Rosslare Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Bunclody to Rosslare Europort
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Trinity Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- 053 901 1828
- info@locallinkwexford.ie
- Website
- locallinkwexford.ie
Bus from Trinity Street to Rosslare Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://locallinkwexford.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Carlow to Bunclody
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Rosslare Harbour bus services, operated by PJ Martley, arrive at Carlow Bus Station.
Portlaoise to Rosslare Harbour train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Rosslare Harbour is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Portlaoise to Rosslare Harbour.
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