The average bus between Kilkenny and Portlaoise takes 1h 38m and the fastest bus takes 1h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilkenny 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.
Buses run 4 times a day between Kilkenny and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 10:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 6:47 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kilkenny station and arriving at Portlaoise station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 38m.
Kilkenny to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, depart from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station.
Kilkenny to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
The distance between Kilkenny and Portlaoise is 42.4 km. The road distance is 75 km.
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenue twice daily. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Slieve Bloom Coach Tours also services this route twice daily.