How far is Dublin from Portlaoise?

Dublin and Portlaoise are 47 miles (76 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Dublin to Portlaoise?

Most of the buses traveling from Dublin to Portlaoise leave from Dublin Airport and arrive at Portlaoise - N80 Footbridge Mountrath Bus Stop. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Dublin to Portlaoise from $15 | Compare & Save up to 28%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Dublin to Portlaoise on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:45pm	Dublin (Docklands) North Wall Quay	1h 45m	5:30pm	Portlaoise Kilminchy	Cheapest
Bus	5:25pm	Dublin - Red Cow Luas	1h	6:25pm	Portlaoise Kilminchy	Fastest
Bus	4:45pm	Dublin (Docklands) North Wall Quay	1h 40m	6:25pm	Portlaoise Kilminchy	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Dublin (Docklands) North Wall Quay	1h 40m	7:25pm	Portlaoise Kilminchy	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Dublin (Docklands) North Wall Quay	1h 35m	9:20pm	Portlaoise Kilminchy	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:47 AM GMT.

Get from Dublin to Portlaoise

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26bus per day

1h 25mAverage Duration

48 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Dublin and Portlaoise?

Stops in Dublin

A
Dublin Airport
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B
City Centre - O’Connell Street (Opp Gresham Hotel)
Outside the Gresham Hotel on O'Connell Street, North City, Dublin 1, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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C
Custom House Quay
Dublin (Custom House), Custom House Quay, at Custom House
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D
Por
Irish Ferries Terminal, Toll Gasoline Center, Terminal Rd S, Dublin Port, Dublin, Ireland
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E
Dublin
Prince's Street North, North City, Dublin, Ireland
F
Ferryport Terminal 2
Dublin Port Ferryport (Terminal 2), Ireland

Stops in Portlaoise

A
Portlaoise - N80 Footbridge Mountrath Bus Stop
1 Bridge St, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland
B
Portlaoise - N80 Laois Shopping Centre Bus Stop
11, Lismard Court, Well Rd, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland

Compare bus companies

JJ Kavanagh & Sons

4/539 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4

Based on 39 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $17

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dublin to Portlaoise by bus

How far is Dublin from Portlaoise?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/19

$16

11/20

$15

Today

$15

11/22

$16

11/23

$16

11/24

$16

11/25

$16

11/26

$16

The cheapest trip from Dublin to Portlaoise was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $15

To 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 $15 to $21 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 $16 which is on 2025-11-25.