There are 5 ways to get from County Laois to Kilkenny by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 834 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Clonenagh National School to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 834 / ...
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kilkenny Stnbus 73
2h 52m€18–28Drive 45.1 km
cheapest- Drive from County Laois to Kilkennycar 45.1 km
46 min€8–12Train
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 12m€16–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from County Laois to Kilkennytaxi 45.1 km
46 min€65–80Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Market Yardbus 838
3h 19m€14–23
County Laois to Kilkenny by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from County Laois to Kilkenny is to drive which costs €8 - €12 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from County Laois to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 46 min and costs €8 - €12.
No, there is no direct bus from County Laois to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Clonenagh National School and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from County Laois to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between County Laois and Kilkenny is 90 km. The road distance is 45.1 km.
The best way to get from County Laois to Kilkenny without a car is to line 834 bus and bus which takes 2h 52m and costs €18 - €28.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from County Laois to Kilkenny, including transfers.
County Laois to Kilkenny bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Clonenagh National School station.
County Laois to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from County Laois to Kilkenny is to line 834 bus and bus which takes 2h 52m and costs €18 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €23 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between County Laois, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Clonenagh National School to Kilkenny Stn via Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Kilkenny hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 18m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Clonenagh National School to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €1–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–23
- Phone
- +353 (0)57 862 4416
- [email protected]
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Market Yard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- €65–80
Charlie Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 348 5118
- Website
- charlietaxiservices.ie
J Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 242 1876
- Website
- jtaxiservices.ie
Kelly's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +353 86 262 4558
Laois taxis
- Phone
- +353 57 866 5555
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Booking & Getting There
County Laois to Kilkenny bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
County Laois to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Laois to Kilkenny is 45 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from County Laois to Kilkenny.
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