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Trip Overview

The average bus between Portlaoise and Kells takes 3h 34m and the fastest bus takes 3h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Kells. 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 34m
Duration
151 km
Distance
€27
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Portlaoise to Kells bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Portlaoise and Kells. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Kells at 10:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Eden Quay and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 19m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 24m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 46m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 46m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 24m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 46m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 46m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 24m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 46m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 46m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 24m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 46m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 46m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 24m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 46m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 46m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 1m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 25m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 38m • 1 change
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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann3h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portlaoise to Kells? 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.

Map of how to get from Portlaoise to Kells.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 151.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kells via Eden Quay and Dublin Busáras in around 3h 54m.

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