Bus from Newbridge (Ireland) to Portlaoise
2 direct routes · 48–61 min · first bus 04:42, last bus 01:42 (weekdays).
Next buses to Portlaoise as of 07:45
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newbridge, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 726 | Dublin Coach | ~48 min | 22 | Sat 22 · Sun 24 | 04:42 | 01:42 | Newbridge | Portlaoise JFL Ave | Kildare |
| UM14 | JJ Kavanagh | ~61 min | 1 | weekdays only | 19:00 | 19:00 | Newbridge | Portlaoise JFL Ave | Kildare & Portarlington |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newbridge on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 726 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newbridge to Portlaoise?
2 routes run directly from Newbridge to Portlaoise: the 726 (Dublin Coach), the UM14 (JJ Kavanagh). The most frequent is the 726, 22 times each weekday — board at Newbridge and get off at Portlaoise JFL Ave, about 48 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newbridge to Portlaoise?
Between 48 minutes on the 726 and 61 on the UM14, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Kildare on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newbridge to Portlaoise?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:42 and the last around 01:42. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newbridge to Portlaoise?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.