There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Kildavin by bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlow Bus Stnbus Iw08
- Take the bus from Carlow to Kildavinbus 481 / ...
2h 17m€18–24Drive 64 km
cheapest- Drive from Portlaoise to Kildavincar 64 km
54 min€12–17Train, taxi
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Muine Bheagtrain Ic / ...
- Take the taxi from Muine Bheag to Kildavintaxi
2h 28m€45–60Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Kildavintaxi 64 km
54 min€90–110
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Kildavin is to drive which costs €11 - €17 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Kildavin is to drive which takes 54 min and costs €11 - €17.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Kildavin. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Kildavin via Carlow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Kildavin is 92 km. The road distance is 64 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Kildavin without a car is to bus which takes 2h 17m and costs €17 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Portlaoise to Kildavin, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Kildavin bus services, operated by Martley's, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Kildavin bus services, operated by Martley's, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Kildavin is 64 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Portlaoise to Kildavin.
There are 110+ hotels available in Kildavin.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Kildavin, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kildavin via Carlow Bus Stn and Carlow in around 2h 17m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Kildare to Muine Bheag
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 57 862 0888
- info@martleys.com
- Website
- Martley's
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Martley's
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
Bus from Carlow to Kildavin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- €35–110
Bridge Cabs Carlow
- Phone
- +353 59 917 0777
- Website
- bridgecabscarlow.ie
Carlow Cab Service
- Phone
- +353 59 914 0000
- Website
- carlowcabs.com
Erin Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 913 5100
- Website
- erincabs.ie
Free phone taxi Kilkenny
Kilkenny Taxis - Ray Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 888 2777
- Website
- kilkennytaxi.ie
Martin Butler Taxis Kilkenny
- Phone
- +353 87 777 7677
- Website
- kilkennytaxis.ie
Sevens Taxi
- Phone
- +353 56 777 7777
Nore Cabs
- Phone
- +353 83 889 9043
Thomastown Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 656 2620
Charlie Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 348 5118
- Website
- charlietaxiservices.ie
J Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 242 1876
- Website
- jtaxiservices.ie
Kelly's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +353 86 262 4558
Laois taxis
- Phone
- +353 57 866 5555
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