🚌 Bus from Portlaoise to Portarlington
4 direct routes · about 43 min · first bus 09:25, last bus 17:25 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 827 | Slieve Bloom Coach Tours | ~43 min | 3 | 09:25 | 17:25 | Portlaoise Stn |
| UM14 | JJ Kavanagh | ~25 min | 1 | 06:40 | 06:40 | Portlaoise JFL Ave |
| 829 | Slieve Bloom Coach Tours | ~39 min | 1 | 07:30 | 07:30 | Portlaoise Stn |
| LS1 | TFI Local Link Laois Offaly | ~35 min | 1 | 07:21 | 07:21 | Maryborough Village |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Portlaoise to Portarlington?
4 routes run directly from Portlaoise to Portarlington: the 827 (Slieve Bloom Coach Tours), the UM14 (JJ Kavanagh), the 829 (Slieve Bloom Coach Tours), the LS1 (TFI Local Link Laois Offaly).
How long does the bus take from Portlaoise to Portarlington?
Around 43 minutes on the 827, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Portlaoise to Portarlington?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 827) leaves around 09:25 and the last around 17:25. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portlaoise to Portarlington?
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.