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

The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Kilkenny is to drive which costs €8 - €12 and takes 43 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 43 min and costs €8 - €12.

Is there a direct bus between Portlaoise and Kilkenny?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Kilkenny MacDonagh Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Portlaoise and Kilkenny?

No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Portlaoise to Kilkenny?

The distance between Portlaoise and Kilkenny is 75 km. The road distance is 47.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Portlaoise to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 1h 27m and costs €9 - €18.

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

The bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station takes 1h 27m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Portlaoise to Kilkenny bus from?

Portlaoise to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Portlaoise to Kilkenny train from?

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

Train or bus from Portlaoise to Kilkenny?

The best way to get from Portlaoise to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 1h 27m and costs €9 - €18. Alternatively, you can line 200 train and train, which costs €12 - €18 and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the Portlaoise to Kilkenny bus arrive?

Portlaoise to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Kilkenny MacDonagh Station.

Where does the Portlaoise to Kilkenny train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portlaoise to Kilkenny?

Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Kilkenny is 48 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Portlaoise to Kilkenny.

Where can I stay near Kilkenny?

There are 141+ hotels available in Kilkenny.

Portlaoise to Kilkenny - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 200 train

There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Kilkenny by bus, train, car, or taxi

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
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus 73
1h 27m
€9–18
Drive 47.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Portlaoise to Kilkennycar 47.5 km
43 min
€8–12
Line 200 train, train
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Kildaretrain 200 / ...
2. Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
2h 36m
€12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Kilkennytaxi 47.5 km
43 min
€65–85

Portlaoise to Kilkenny by bus

25Weekly Buses

1h 27mAverage Duration

€9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 75 km
Duration: 1h 27m

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

Bus Éireann operates a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station twice daily. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Slieve Bloom Coach Tours also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Kilkenny via Kildare in around 2h 36m.

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