Bus from Portlaoise to Newbridge (Ireland)
2 direct routes · about 54 min · first bus 06:40, last bus 09:00 (weekdays); the 726 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Newbridge (Ireland) as of 07:45
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Portlaoise, 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 | ~54 min | 24 | Sat 24 · Sun 24 | 24 hours | Kilminchy | Newbridge | Kildare | |
| UM14 | JJ Kavanagh | ~62 min | 2 | weekdays only | 06:40 | 09:00 | Portlaoise JFL Ave | Newbridge | Portarlington & Kildare |
Times are for the first boarding point in Portlaoise 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 Portlaoise to Newbridge?
2 routes run directly from Portlaoise to Newbridge: the 726 (Dublin Coach), the UM14 (JJ Kavanagh). The most frequent is the 726, 24 times each weekday — board at Kilminchy and get off at Newbridge, about 54 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Portlaoise to Newbridge?
Around 54 minutes on the 726, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Kildare on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Portlaoise to Newbridge?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:40 and the last around 09:00 — and the 726 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portlaoise to Newbridge?
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.