There are 5 ways to get from Killarney to Portlaoise by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Killarney to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
2h 19m€18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
4h 40m€19–28Drive 216.1 km
- Drive from Killarney to Portlaoisecar 216.1 km
2h 23m€39–56Fly, train
- Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KIR - DUB
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
4h 26m€43–104Train via Mallow
- Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
2h 53m€20–28
Killarney to Portlaoise by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Killarney to Portlaoise is to train which costs €18 - €26 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Killarney to Portlaoise is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €18 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Killarney to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Killarney Mission and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Killarney and arriving at Portlaoise. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Killarney and Portlaoise is 215 km. The road distance is 216.1 km.
The best way to get from Killarney to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €18 - €26.
The train from Killarney to Portlaoise takes 2h 19m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Killarney to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Killarney Mission station.
Killarney to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Killarney to Portlaoise is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €18 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €29 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Killarney, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Killarney to Portlaoise 3 times a week. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Killarney Mission to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 4h 40m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Kerry Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–65
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Killarney to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–26
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Killarney to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Mallow to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Killarney to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Killarney to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killarney to Portlaoise is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Killarney to Portlaoise.
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