The average bus between Portlaoise and Kells takes 3h 35m 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.
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 10:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Eden Quay and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 41m • 1 changeWant 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Kells. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Kells station via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Portlaoise to Kells bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Kells bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Kells station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Kells is 82.1 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kells via Eden Quay and Dublin Busáras in around 3h 55m.