There are 3 ways to get from Portlaoise to Killarney by train, bus, or car
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Portlaoise to Killarney by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Killarney is to train which costs €18 - €26 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Killarney is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €18 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Killarney Mission Road via Limerick Arthur's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Killarney. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Killarney is 215 km. The road distance is 217.2 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Killarney without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €18 - €26.
The train from Portlaoise to Killarney takes 2h 22m including transfers and departs once a week.
Portlaoise to Killarney bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Killarney is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €18 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Killarney once a week. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Killarney Mission Road via Limerick Arthur's Quay in around 4h 15m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–26
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Killarney Mission Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Killarney bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
Portlaoise to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Killarney station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Killarney is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Portlaoise to Killarney.
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