There are 3 ways to get from Portlaoise to Killorglin by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Killarneytrain Ic
3h 30m€24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 735
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tralee Bus Stationbus 13
6h 25m€34–47Drive 221.6 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Killorglincar 221.6 km
2h 34m€38–54
Portlaoise to Killorglin by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Killorglin is to train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Killorglin is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Killorglin. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Killorglin via Limerick Colbert Station and Tralee Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Killorglin is 237 km. The road distance is 221.6 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Killorglin without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Portlaoise to Killorglin, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Killorglin bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Killorglin is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 25m.
Portlaoise to Killorglin bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Killorglin is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Portlaoise to Killorglin.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Killorglin, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Killarney once a week. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Killorglin via Limerick Arthur's Quay, Limerick Colbert Station, and Tralee Bus Station in around 6h 25m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- 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
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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