Shuttle bus

Portlaoise and Portarlington services.

Two shuttle services run to the site.

Portlaoise: Martley's of Portlaoise

Runs between Portlaoise Train Station and the festival site. Route: Electric Picnic, Kilminchy bus stop, Killeshin Hotel, Midland Park Hotel, Maldron Hotel, Portlaoise Plaza. Every 30 minutes.

Thursday 27th, 10:00 to 23:00
Friday 28th, 07:30 to 23:00
Saturday 29th, 07:30 to 22:00
Sunday 30th, 07:30 to 22:00

Check before you travel

The late-night return leg to Portlaoise is not confirmed for 2026. In previous years returns ran hourly until 04:00. Whether the service is still cash-only is also unconfirmed.

Portarlington: John Whelans

From Portarlington Market Square. Tickets are bought at the door. Published outbound timetable Friday 28th to Sunday 30th: hourly, 09:00 to 18:00.

Check before you travel

Return times from the site to Portarlington are not published.