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How to get fromCounty Kerry to Portlaoiseby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from County Kerry to Portlaoise by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tralee to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    4h 6m
    €32–45

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 735
    6h 32m
    €22–46

  3. Drive 217.1 km

    1. Drive from County Kerry to Portlaoisecar car 217.1 km
    2h 33m
    €38–54

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane KIR - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    3h 29m
    €62–129

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Milltown to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 279
    2. Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    4h 23m
    €22–46

County Kerry to Portlaoise by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between County Kerry, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tralee to Portlaoise 6 times a week. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milltown to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Killarney Bus Stn, Killarney Mission, and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 6h 32m.

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