The average bus between Portlaoise and Kilkenny takes 1h 44m and the fastest bus takes 1h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Kilkenny. 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 Portlaoise and Kilkenny. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Kilkenny at 10:08 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Kilkenny station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.
Portlaoise to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, arrive at Kilkenny MacDonagh Station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Kilkenny is 42.4 km. The road distance is 75 km.
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station twice daily. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Slieve Bloom Coach Tours also services this route twice daily.