City Direct operates two local bus routes in Portlaoise on behalf of Transport for Ireland (TFI).
Map

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Routes
- PL1 – Colliers Lane – Borris Road – JFL Avenue – Portlaoise Train Station – Mountmellick Road – Woodgrove
- PL2 – Kilminchy – Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise – St Fintan’s Hospital – JFL Avenue – Portlaoise Train Station – Harpurs Lane – IDA Business & Technology Park – Bellingham
Service Frequency
- Both routes operate 7 days a week, approximately every 30 minutes.
- Between Portlaoise Train Station and St Peter & Paul’s Church, routes overlap to provide a bus every 15 minutes.
- Early morning and late evening services are available to connect with trains to Dublin, Cork, and Limerick.
Key Destinations
- Town Centre & Laois Shopping Centre
- Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise
- St Fintan’s Hospital
- IDA Business & Technology Park
- Portlaoise Train Station
- Wider TFI Bus Network
Fares
You can save up to 30% on cash fares when you use your TFI Leap Card.
Passenger
Type |
Fare Stage
/Route |
Cash |
TFI Leap
Fare |
Adult |
Standard |
€2.00 |
€1.50 |
Young Adult /
Student (19-25 year olds) |
Standard |
N/A |
€0.75 |
Child |
Standard |
€0.90 |
€0.65 |
Booklet
DOWNLOAD Portlaoise Town Service Booklet (PDF)
Local landmarks Map
This below map shows the new Portlaoise Town bus services in greater detail and marks out some key stops for each route within the town.

Further information
For information on timetables and route updates visit, www.citydirectportlaoise.ie