The average bus between Portlaoise and Kilrush takes 9h 39m and the fastest bus takes 4h 47m. 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 3 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 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Arthurs Qy and take an average of 9h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 35m • 2 changes
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15h 55m • 2 changes


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4h 47m • 2 changes
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15h 55m • 2 changes


8h 47m • 2 changes


4h 47m • 2 changes
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15h 55m • 2 changes
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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 9h 39m.
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 212 km.
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kilrush via Limerick Arthurs Qy and Ennis Frs Walk in around 5h 24m.