Bus from Portlaoise to Portarlington
5 direct routes · 20–38 min · first bus 06:40, last bus 17:37 (weekdays).
Next buses to Portarlington as of 11:44
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 827 | Slieve Bloom Coach Tours | ~38 min | 3 | weekdays only | 09:37 | 17:37 | Kilminchy | Portarlington | — |
| 829 | Slieve Bloom Coach Tours | ~37 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:38 | 16:18 | Portlaoise Hosp | Patrick Street | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · AI07, UM14, LS1
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI07 | TFI Local Link Laois Offaly | ~20 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:10 | 15:50 | Portlaoise JFL Ave | Portarlington | — |
| UM14 | JJ Kavanagh | ~25 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:40 | 06:40 | Portlaoise JFL Ave | Patrick Street | — |
| LS1 | TFI Local Link Laois Offaly | ~31 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:25 | 07:25 | Portlaoise JFL Ave | Portarlington | — |
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 827 bus or 829 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Portlaoise to Portarlington?
5 routes run directly from Portlaoise to Portarlington: the 827 (Slieve Bloom Coach Tours), the 829 (Slieve Bloom Coach Tours), the AI07 (TFI Local Link Laois Offaly), the UM14 (JJ Kavanagh), the LS1 (TFI Local Link Laois Offaly). The most frequent is the 827, 3 times each weekday — board at Kilminchy and get off at Portarlington, about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Portlaoise to Portarlington?
Between 20 minutes on the AI07 and 38 on the 827, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Portlaoise to Portarlington?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:40 and the last around 17:37. Check the route timetables 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.