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Kilkenny Castle to Portlaoise buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kilkenny Castle and Portlaoise takes 1h 31m and the fastest bus takes 1h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilkenny Castle to Portlaoise. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 31m
Duration
76 km
Distance
€20
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Kilkenny Castle to Portlaoise bus times

Buses run twice daily between Kilkenny Castle and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 10:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilkenny Castle is at 4:35 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 6:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 28m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 37m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 28m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 37m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 27m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 30m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 26m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 28m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 37m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 28m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 37m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 28m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 37m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kilkenny Castle to Portlaoise? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Kilkenny Castle to Portlaoise.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 76.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Kilkenny Castle, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

Bus Éireann operates a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave twice daily. Tickets cost €17–23 and the journey takes 1h 28m.

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