The average bus between Portlaoise and Kilrush takes 6h 30m and the fastest bus takes 4h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Kilrush. 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 5 times a day between Portlaoise and Kilrush. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Kilrush at 10:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Arthurs Qy and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 45m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Portlaoise to Kilrush? 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 Kilrush. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Kilrush station via Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Portlaoise to Kilrush bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Kilrush bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Kilrush station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Kilrush is 153.1 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kilrush via Limerick Arthurs Qy, Patrick Street, Limerick Colbert, and Ennis Station in around 5h 29m.