How to get from Portlaoise to Rathmines by bus and train?

From Portlaoise to Rathmines by bus and train

To get from Portlaoise to Rathmines in Dublin, take the COMMUTER train from Portlaoise station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, take the 80 bus from Parkgate Street station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The bus and train schedule from Portlaoise may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rathmines on the Moovit app.

110min
Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
Bus - 8080
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from Portlaoise

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Portlaoise
  • 2
    Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
    Wait for train
    COMMUTER
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parkgate Street
    ID 1474
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Palmerston Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rathmines
    Walk to
    Rathmines
    Rathmines Road Lower
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Portlaoise to Rathmines by bus, light rail and train

To get from Portlaoise to Rathmines in Dublin, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the COMMUTER train from Portlaoise station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED light rail and finally take the 15 bus from Eden Quay station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The bus and train schedule from Portlaoise may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rathmines on the Moovit app.

108min
Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 1515
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from Portlaoise

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Portlaoise
  • 2
    Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
    Wait for train
    COMMUTER
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heuston
    ID 998116
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    The Point
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Abbey Street
    ID 998021
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 301
    170 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Ballycullen Road
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rathmines
    Walk to
    Rathmines
    Rathmines Road Lower
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Portlaoise to Rathmines

The distance between Portlaoise, Dublin and Rathmines, Dublin is approximately 87.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portlaoise to Rathmines by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dublin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Portlaoise to Rathmines

To check the bus and train schedule from Portlaoise to Rathmines using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Portlaoise) and destination (Rathmines), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Portlaoise to Rathmines by bus, light rail and train

To get from Portlaoise to Rathmines in Dublin, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the COMMUTER train from Portlaoise station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED light rail and finally take the 15 bus from Eden Quay station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The bus and train schedule from Portlaoise may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rathmines on the Moovit app.

108min
Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 1515
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from Portlaoise

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Portlaoise
  • 2
    Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
    Wait for train
    COMMUTER
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heuston
    ID 998116
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    The Point
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Abbey Street
    ID 998021
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 301
    170 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Ballycullen Road
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rathmines
    Walk to
    Rathmines
    Rathmines Road Lower
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Rathmines?

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Train line COMMUTER, Bus line 80.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Portlaoise to Rathmines?

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Train line COMMUTER, Light Rail line RED, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct train between Portlaoise and Rathmines?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Portlaoise to Rathmines?

    The COMMUTER train line goes from Dublin Heuston station near Portlaoise in Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dublin Heuston station near Rathmines in Dublin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Portlaoise to Rathmines by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Portlaoise in Portlaoise and Rathmines in Dublin by train and bus is about 1 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Portlaoise to get to Rathmines?

    Get on the COMMUTER train from the Dublin Heuston station near Portlaoise in Portlaoise.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Portlaoise and Rathmines?

    Get off the train at the Dublin Heuston stop, which is closest to Rathmines in Dublin.

  • When is the first train from Portlaoise to Rathmines?

    The first train from Portlaoise in Portlaoise to Rathmines in Dublin is Dublin - Portlaoise. It leaves the Portlaoise station at 5:30 AM.

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