There are 4 ways to get from Kildare to Portlaoise by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Kildare to Portlaoise by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Portlaoise is to train which costs €4 - €6 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Kildare to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 22 min and costs €5 - €8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kildare and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kildare and arriving at Portlaoise. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
The distance between Kildare and Portlaoise is 33 km. The road distance is 32.9 km.
The best way to get from Kildare to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 25 min and costs €4 - €6.
The train from Kildare to Portlaoise takes 25 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Kildare to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare station.
Kildare to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Kildare to Portlaoise is to train which takes 25 min and costs €4 - €6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €11 and takes 35 min.
What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Portlaoise hourly. Tickets cost €4–6 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Kildare to Portlaoise JFL Avenue hourly. Tickets cost €8–11 and the journey takes 35 min. J.J.Kavanagh & Sons also services this route 5 times a week.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kildare to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Kildare to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Kildare to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- €45–60
Kildare Cabs
- Phone
- +353 45 530 814
Dave's Taxi & Limo Service
- Phone
- +353 86 405 3463
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?, Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, and How to get from London City Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Kildare to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Kildare to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to Portlaoise is 33 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Kildare to Portlaoise.
There are 66+ hotels available in Portlaoise.