There are 4 ways to get from County Laois to County Kerry by train, bus, or car
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Train via Mallow
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
5h 24m€25–51Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 735
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus 300
6h 56m€24–48Drive 209.5 km
- Drive from County Laois to County Kerrycar 209.5 km
2h 36m€37–53Train
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Traleetrain Ic
5h 40m€36–50
County Laois to County Kerry by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from County Laois to County Kerry is to bus which costs €23 - €50 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from County Laois to County Kerry is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from County Laois to County Kerry. However, there are services departing from Clonenagh National School and arriving at Milltown via Roscrea Aby St, Limerick Arthurs Qy and Killarney Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from County Laois to County Kerry. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Killarney via Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between County Laois and County Kerry is 258 km. The road distance is 209.5 km.
The best way to get from County Laois to County Kerry without a car is to train via Mallow which takes 5h 24m and costs €24 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from County Laois to County Kerry, including transfers.
County Laois to County Kerry bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Roscrea Aby St station.
County Laois to County Kerry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from County Laois to County Kerry is to train via Mallow which takes 5h 24m and costs €24 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €50 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between County Laois, Ireland and County Kerry, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Clonenagh National School to Milltown via Portlaoise Stn, Portlaoise, Mallow, Killarney, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clonenagh National School to Milltown via Roscrea Aby St, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Killarney Mission, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 6h 56m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Portlaoise to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €21–30
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Roscrea Aby St to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
County Laois to County Kerry bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
County Laois to County Kerry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Mallow station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Laois to County Kerry is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from County Laois to County Kerry.
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