There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Rosslare Strand by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Carlow Bus StationIw08
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Trinity Street376
4h 14m€21–31Train
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Rosslare StrandIc
5h 21m€23–33Drive 124.6 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Rosslare Strand124.6 km
1h 36m€22–31Bus, line 387 bus
- Take the bus from Market Square to Carlow Institute
- Take the bus from Carlow Institute to Wexford Hospital376
- Take the bus from Wexford Hospital to Rosslare Strand387
4h 37m
Portlaoise to Rosslare Strand by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Rosslare Strand is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Rosslare Strand is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Rosslare Strand. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Rosslare Strand 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 Strand. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Rosslare Strand via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Rosslare Strand is 131 km. The road distance is 124.6 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Rosslare Strand without a car is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Portlaoise to Rosslare Strand, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Rosslare Strand bus services, operated by PJ Martley, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Rosslare Strand train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Rosslare Strand is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Rosslare Strand, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Rosslare Strand via Carlow Bus Station and Trinity Street in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Rosslare Strand via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey Street, and Tara Street in around 5h 21m.
- 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 Strand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
- 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 Institute
- Ave. Duration
- 58 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/
- 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
Bus from Carlow Institute to Wexford Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- 053 901 1828
- info@locallinkwexford.ie
- Website
- locallinkwexford.ie
Bus from Wexford Hospital to Rosslare Strand
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://locallinkwexford.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Rosslare Strand bus services, operated by PJ Martley, arrive at Carlow Bus Station.
Portlaoise to Rosslare Strand train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Rosslare Strand is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Portlaoise to Rosslare Strand.
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