There are 5 ways to get from Rathnew to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Dublin
best- Take the bus from Rathnew to Beresford Place740A
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoiseRe / ...
2h 21m€24–34Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Rathnew to Dublin Busáras133
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoiseRe / ...
2h 52m€16–24Drive 102.4 km
- Drive from Rathnew to Portlaoise102.4 km
1h 24m€18–25Bus
- Take the bus from Rathnew to Beresford Place740A
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue735
3h 27m€25–34Bus via Newbridge
- Take the bus from Rathnew to Dublin Busáras133
- Take the bus from Connolly Station to Toughers Ind Estate126
- Take the bus from Toughers Ind Estate to Portlaoise JFL Avenue726
4h 24m€18–25
Rathnew to Portlaoise by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathnew to Portlaoise is to bus and train which costs €16 - €25 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Rathnew to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €17 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathnew to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Rathnew and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Rathnew and Portlaoise is 130 km. The road distance is 102.4 km.
The best way to get from Rathnew to Portlaoise without a car is to bus and train via Dublin which takes 2h 21m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Rathnew to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Rathnew to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, depart from Rathnew station.
Rathnew to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, arrive at Beresford Place station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathnew to Portlaoise is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Rathnew to Portlaoise.
There are 66+ hotels available in Portlaoise.
What companies run services between Rathnew, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Rathnew to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Beresford Place and George's Quay in around 3h 27m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from Rathnew to Beresford Place
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Rathnew to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Connolly Station to Toughers Ind Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Toughers Ind Estate to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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