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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Dublin (Docklands) North Wall Quay | Portlaoise Kilminchy | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Dublin - Red Cow Luas | Portlaoise Kilminchy | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Dublin (Docklands) North Wall Quay | Portlaoise Kilminchy | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Dublin - Red Cow Luas | Portlaoise Kilminchy | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Dublin - Red Cow Luas | Portlaoise Kilminchy | No tags |
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Get from Dublin to Portlaoise
The journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Compare bus companies
Based on 39 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. JJ Kavanagh & Sons ticket prices on this trip start at $24
Where are the popular stops in Dublin and Portlaoise?
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dublin to Portlaoise by bus
How far is Dublin from Portlaoise?
It's about 76 km (47 miles) from Dublin to Portlaoise.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Dublin to Portlaoise?
Buses departing from Dublin Airport in Dublin will take you to Portlaoise - N80 Footbridge Mountrath Bus Stop in Portlaoise.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Dublin to Portlaoise was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $22To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dublin to Portlaoise, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $22 to $30 for a bus ticket from Dublin to Portlaoise based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-23.
