Kells to Portlaoise Buses

Kells to Portlaoise buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kells and Portlaoise takes 3h 56m and the fastest bus takes 3h 30m. There is a bus service every few hours from Kells to Portlaoise. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 56m
Duration: 170 km
Distance: €29
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

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Take the bus from Kells to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 109A
Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726

4h 5m

€24–34

Kells to Portlaoise bus times

Buses run hourly between Kells and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Kells is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 3:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Terminal 2 Zone 19 and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:55 AM → 9:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 12:30 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 1:25 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

1:55 AM → 5:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
2:55 AM → 6:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
3:55 AM → 7:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
4:55 AM → 8:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

1:55 AM → 5:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
2:55 AM → 6:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
3:55 AM → 7:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
4:55 AM → 8:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

1:55 AM → 5:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
2:55 AM → 6:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
3:55 AM → 7:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
4:55 AM → 8:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:55 AM → 5:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
2:55 AM → 6:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
3:55 AM → 7:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
4:55 AM → 8:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:55 AM → 4:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
1:55 AM → 5:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
2:55 AM → 6:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
3:55 AM → 7:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:55 AM → 5:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
2:55 AM → 6:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
3:55 AM → 7:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
4:55 AM → 8:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kells to Portlaoise? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

Kells to Portlaoise bus times

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:55 AM → 9:30 AM

6:55 AM → 11:30 AM

7:55 AM → 12:30 PM

8:55 AM → 1:25 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

1:55 AM → 5:30 AM

2:55 AM → 6:30 AM

3:55 AM → 7:30 AM

4:55 AM → 8:30 AM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

1:55 AM → 5:30 AM

2:55 AM → 6:30 AM

3:55 AM → 7:30 AM

4:55 AM → 8:30 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

1:55 AM → 5:30 AM

2:55 AM → 6:30 AM

3:55 AM → 7:30 AM

4:55 AM → 8:30 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:55 AM → 5:30 AM

2:55 AM → 6:30 AM

3:55 AM → 7:30 AM

4:55 AM → 8:30 AM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:55 AM → 4:30 AM

1:55 AM → 5:30 AM

2:55 AM → 6:30 AM

3:55 AM → 7:30 AM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:55 AM → 5:30 AM

2:55 AM → 6:30 AM

3:55 AM → 7:30 AM

4:55 AM → 8:30 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Kells, IE-MH, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

Bus from Kells to Terminal 2 Zone 19

Bus from Kells to Dublin Busáras

Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Ave

Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Ave

Bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Ave

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Bus trips from Kells

Bus trips to Portlaoise

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