Schools & Colleges
School Pickup and Drop-Off Service
Our School Pickup and Drop-Off Service is all about getting your child to school safely, comfortably, and on time. We proudly support families in Portlaoise and Mountrath with trusted, dependable daily transport for both primary and secondary students.
Our routes are fully licensed and approved by the National Transport Authority, and our rigorously maintained fleet of buses and minivans meets the highest safety standards as set by the RSA. Every vehicle is equipped with seatbelts and comfortable seating to ensure a safe and pleasant journey for your child.
Our experienced drivers are Garda vetted and committed to creating a friendly, secure environment on board. You can count on us for a reliable, caring service that gives you peace of mind from pickup to drop-off.
Key features of our School Transport Service:
- Reliable, scheduled pickups and drop-offs
- Fully trained, vetted, and friendly drivers
- Comfortable, clean, and regularly serviced vehicles
- Strict adherence to safety standards and child safeguarding policies
- Bus escorts travelling on selected buses
- Multiple child/sibling discounts
- Flexible ticket types with 1 day, 2 day, weekly and annual ticket options
We offer school transport for Portlaoise Schools, as well as Mountrath Community School.
- Dunamase College
- Educate Together Portlaoise
- Gaelscoil Portlaoise
- Holy Family Schools Portlaoise
- Mountrath Community School
- Saint Mary’s Christian Brothers School Portlaoise
- Scoil Chríost Rí Portlaoise
School bus tickets must be purchased by SUNDAY to guarantee your child’s seat for the coming week. Due to a waiting list, unclaimed seats may be given away.
School Tours and Outings
We specialise in reliable, safe and hassle-free group travel for schools, offering clean, modern buses and experienced, Garda-vetted drivers to ensure a smooth journey from start to finish.
Whether it’s a day out for students, a team heading to a match, or an educational trip, we work closely with teachers and coordinators to tailor transport to your itinerary. Flexible scheduling, competitive rates, and a strong focus on safety make us the ideal choice for school tours, sports events and excursions.
Carlow Student and Commuter Service
Martley’s provide a comfortable, timely, and affordable daily commuter service to Carlow and Carlow Colleges, with convenient pick-up and drop-off points to suit your schedule. Designed with students and commuters in mind, our service ensures a stress-free journey so you can focus on what matters most.
We offer single, return, and weekly ticket options, with half-price fares available for Young Adult and Student TFI Leap Card holders.
View timetables and further details about our Carlow Student and Commuter Service.
