Portlaoise to Kells Buses

Portlaoise to Kells buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Portlaoise and Kells takes 3h 34m and the fastest bus takes 3h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Kells. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 34m
Duration: 151 km
Distance: €27
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus via Dublin

best

Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Kellsbus 109 / ...

3h 51m

€23–32

Portlaoise to Kells bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Portlaoise and Kells. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Kells at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Eden Quay and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

3:20 PM → 6:36 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
7:15 PM → 10:34 PM
3h 19m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 9:34 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 9:34 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 9:34 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 9:34 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 9:34 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:31 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:28 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 2:34 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portlaoise to Kells? 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.

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Bus via Dublin

Portlaoise to Kells bus times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

3:20 PM → 6:36 PM

7:15 PM → 10:34 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:48 AM

5:45 AM → 9:34 AM

6:45 AM → 10:34 AM

8:50 AM → 12:31 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:48 AM

5:45 AM → 9:34 AM

6:45 AM → 10:34 AM

8:50 AM → 12:31 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:48 AM

5:45 AM → 9:34 AM

6:45 AM → 10:34 AM

8:50 AM → 12:31 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:48 AM

5:45 AM → 9:34 AM

6:45 AM → 10:34 AM

8:50 AM → 12:31 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:48 AM

5:45 AM → 9:34 AM

6:45 AM → 10:34 AM

8:50 AM → 12:31 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:31 AM

5:45 AM → 9:08 AM

8:50 AM → 12:28 PM

10:50 AM → 2:34 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Kells, IE-MH, Ireland?

Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quay

Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16

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Bus trips to Kells

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