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

By bus and train

To get from Portlaoise Station to Rathmines in Dublin, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the INTERCITY train from Portlaoise station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 145 bus and finally take the 83A bus from Ormond Quay Upper station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Bus - 145145
Bus - 83A83A
Leaves from Portlaoise

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Portlaoise Station
  • 2
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heuston Station
    ID 4320
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Ballywaltrim
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ormond Quay Upper
    ID 1479
    8 min
  • 7
    Bus - 83A83A
    Wait for bus
    83A
    Kimmage
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Military Road
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via INTERCITY, 52 and 83A

To get from Portlaoise Station to Rathmines in Dublin, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the INTERCITY train from Portlaoise station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 52 bus and finally take the 83A bus from Bachelors Walk station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Bus - 5252
Bus - 83A83A
Leaves from Portlaoise

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Portlaoise Station
  • 2
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Outside Heuston Train Station
    ID 4413
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Ringsend Road
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bachelors Walk
    ID 315
    9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 83A83A
    Wait for bus
    83A
    Kimmage
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Military Road
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Portlaoise Station to Rathmines

The distance between Portlaoise Station, Dublin and Rathmines, Dublin is approximately 87.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portlaoise Station to Rathmines by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dublin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Portlaoise Station

Portlaoise Station is located at Portlaoise Station, Dublin and the nearest public transit station is Portlaoise Centre.

Train stations close to Portlaoise Station:

  • Portlaoise

Bus stations close to Portlaoise Station:

  • Portlaoise Centre
  • Laois Sc
  • Old Post Office Portlaoise

Public transit stations close to Rathmines, Dublin

Rathmines is located at Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin and the nearest public transit station is Rathmines Road Lower.

Bus stations close to Rathmines:

  • Rathmines Road Lower
  • Grove Park
  • Swan Centre

Alternative route by bus and train via INTERCITY, 52 and 83A

To get from Portlaoise Station to Rathmines in Dublin, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the INTERCITY train from Portlaoise station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 52 bus and finally take the 83A bus from Bachelors Walk station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Bus - 5252
Bus - 83A83A
Leaves from Portlaoise

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Portlaoise Station
  • 2
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Outside Heuston Train Station
    ID 4413
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Ringsend Road
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bachelors Walk
    ID 315
    9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 83A83A
    Wait for bus
    83A
    Kimmage
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Military Road
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line INTERCITY, Bus line 145, Bus line 83A.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line INTERCITY, Bus line 52, Bus line 83A.

  • Is there a direct train between Portlaoise Station and Rathmines?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Portlaoise Station to Rathmines?

    The INTERCITY train line goes from Dublin Heuston station near Portlaoise Station in Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Military Road station near Rathmines in Dublin.

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

    The total travel time between Portlaoise Station in Portlaoise and Rathmines in Dublin by train and bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

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

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

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

  • When is the first train from Portlaoise Station to Rathmines?

    The first train from Portlaoise Station in Portlaoise to Rathmines in Dublin is Dublin - Portlaoise. It leaves the Portlaoise station at 8:40 AM.

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