What is the cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Portlaoise?

The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Portlaoise is to bus which costs €8 - €16 and takes 1h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Portlaoise?

The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Portlaoise is to bus which takes 1h 28m and costs €8 - €16.

Is there a direct bus between Kilkenny and Portlaoise?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station station and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Kilkenny and Portlaoise?

No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Portlaoise via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Kilkenny to Portlaoise?

The distance between Kilkenny and Portlaoise is 68 km.

How do I travel from Kilkenny to Portlaoise without a car?

The best way to get from Kilkenny to Portlaoise without a car is to bus which takes 1h 28m and costs €8 - €16.

How long does it take to get from Kilkenny to Portlaoise?

The bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenue takes 1h 28m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Kilkenny to Portlaoise bus from?

Kilkenny to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station.

Where do I catch the Kilkenny to Portlaoise train from?

Kilkenny to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.

Train or bus from Kilkenny to Portlaoise?

The best way to get from Kilkenny to Portlaoise is to bus which takes 1h 28m and costs €8 - €16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €12 - €18 and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Kilkenny to Portlaoise bus arrive?

Kilkenny to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.

Where does the Kilkenny to Portlaoise train arrive?

Kilkenny to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 64+ hotels available in Portlaoise.

Kilkenny to Portlaoise - 2 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Kilkenny to Portlaoise by bus or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 73
1h 28m
€8–16
Train
1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re
2. Take the train from Kildare to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
2h 10m
€12–17

Kilkenny to Portlaoise by bus

25Weekly Buses

1h 28mAverage Duration

€8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 68.3 km
Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

Bus Éireann operates a bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenue twice daily. Tickets cost €8–13 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Slieve Bloom Coach Tours also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Portlaoise via Kildare in around 2h 10m.

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