Portlaoise to Kells Buses

Portlaoise to Kells buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Portlaoise and Kells takes 3h 36m 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 36m
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 54m

€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 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:15 PM → 10:37 PM
3h 22m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:45 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 2:37 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 4:39 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:54 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:29 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:54 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:29 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:54 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:29 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:54 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:29 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:54 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:29 PM
3h 39m • 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 Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:15 PM → 10:37 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:45 AM → 9:25 AM

8:50 AM → 12:17 PM

10:50 AM → 2:37 PM

12:55 PM → 4:39 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:54 AM

5:45 AM → 9:31 AM

6:45 AM → 10:31 AM

8:50 AM → 12:29 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:54 AM

5:45 AM → 9:31 AM

6:45 AM → 10:31 AM

8:50 AM → 12:29 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:54 AM

5:45 AM → 9:31 AM

6:45 AM → 10:31 AM

8:50 AM → 12:29 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:54 AM

5:45 AM → 9:31 AM

6:45 AM → 10:31 AM

8:50 AM → 12:29 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:54 AM

5:45 AM → 9:31 AM

6:45 AM → 10:31 AM

8:50 AM → 12:29 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

Bus from Dublin Busáras to Kells

Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Kells

Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16

Bus trips from Portlaoise

Bus trips to Kells

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