There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Rathgar by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
1h 45m€10–15Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
2h 14m€10–13Drive 82.1 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Rathgarcar 82.1 km
56 min€15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Rathgartaxi 82.1 km
56 min€120–150Bus, line 126 bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Maudlingsbus 726
- Take the bus from Maudlings to Bachelors Walkbus 126 / ...
3h 8m€12–15
Portlaoise to Rathgar by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Rathgar is to bus which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Rathgar is to drive which takes 56 min and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Rathgar. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Orwell Road via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Rathgar. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Beechwood via Heuston and Marlborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Rathgar is 87 km. The road distance is 82.1 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Rathgar without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs €10 - €16.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Portlaoise to Rathgar, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Rathgar bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Rathgar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Rathgar is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs €10 - €16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h 14m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Rathgar, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- 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
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Maudlings
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €6–9
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Maudlings to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- €120–150
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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Booking & Getting There
Portlaoise to Rathgar bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Portlaoise to Rathgar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Rathgar is 82 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Portlaoise to Rathgar.
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