There are 3 ways to get from Killarney to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car
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Killarney to Portlaoise by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Killarney to Portlaoise is to train which costs €18 - €26 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Killarney to Portlaoise is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs €18 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Killarney to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Killarney Mission Road and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Limerick Arthur's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Killarney and arriving at Portlaoise. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Killarney and Portlaoise is 215 km. The road distance is 216.2 km.
The best way to get from Killarney to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs €18 - €26.
The train from Killarney to Portlaoise takes 2h 14m including transfers and departs once a week.
Killarney to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Killarney Mission Road 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 14m and costs €18 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 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 once a week. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Killarney Mission Road to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Limerick Arthur's Quay in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Killarney to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–26
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Killarney Mission Road to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.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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More Questions & Answers
Killarney to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthur's Quay 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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