There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Portlaoise 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
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
1h 12m€8–12Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
1h 35m€7–10Drive 84.3 km
- Drive from Dublin to Portlaoisecar 84.3 km
59 min€15–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dublin to Portlaoisetaxi 84.3 km
59 min€120–150Bus via Newbridge
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Ladytownbus 126 / ...
- Take the bus from Ladytown to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
2h 45m€7–10
Dublin to Portlaoise by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Portlaoise is to bus which costs €7 - €10 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 59 min and costs €14 - €22.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from George's Quay and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Portlaoise. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Dublin and Portlaoise is 82 km. The road distance is 84.3 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs €8 - €12.
The train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise takes 1h 12m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Dublin to Portlaoise bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from George's Quay station.
Dublin to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Portlaoise is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs €8 - €12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €10 and takes 1h 35m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Ave every 4 hours. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from George's Quay to Ladytown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Ladytown to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €5–8
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin to Portlaoise bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Dublin to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Portlaoise is 84 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Dublin to Portlaoise.
There are 69+ hotels available in Portlaoise.