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How to get fromPortlaoise to Kilkeaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Kilkea by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Athytrain train Re / ...
    2h 56m
    €7–11

  2. Drive 32.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Kilkeacar car 32.8 km
    30 min
    €6–8

  3. Train, line 883 bus

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kildare Station to Athybus bus 883 / ...
    3h 12m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Kilkeataxi taxi 32.8 km
    30 min
    €45–60

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kildarebus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Kildare to Athybus bus 883 / ...
    3h 20m
    €8–13

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  • Distance: 67.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Kilkea, Ireland?

You can take a train from Portlaoise to Kilkea via Kildare, Athy, and The Castle Inn, Leinster Street in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kilkea via Kildare and The Castle Inn, Leinster Street in around 3h 20m.

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