There are 3 ways to get from Kenmare to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stationbus 270
- Take the train from Killarney to Portlaoisetrain Re
3h 53m€20–35Bus
- Take the bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stationbus 270
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 14
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 735
6h 55m€30–49Drive 240.1 km
- Drive from Kenmare to Portlaoisecar 240.1 km
2h 43m€41–59
Kenmare to Portlaoise by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kenmare to Portlaoise is to bus and train which costs €20 - €40 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kenmare to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Kenmare to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Kenmare and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Killarney Bus Station and Limerick Arthur's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Kenmare and Portlaoise is 257 km. The road distance is 240.1 km.
The best way to get from Kenmare to Portlaoise without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 53m and costs €20 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Kenmare to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Kenmare to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kenmare station.
Kenmare to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Killarney Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kenmare to Portlaoise is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Kenmare to Portlaoise.
There are 64+ hotels available in Portlaoise.
What companies run services between Kenmare, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kenmare to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Killarney Bus Station, Limerick Colbert Station, and Limerick Arthur's Quay in around 6h 55m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Killarney to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–26
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 066 714 7038
- bookings@locallinkkerry.ie
- Website
- locallinkkerry.ie
Bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Killarney Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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