There are 4 ways to get from Kenmare to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stnbus 270
- Take the train from Killarney to Portlaoisetrain Re
3h 53m€20–44Bus
- Take the bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stnbus 270
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
6h 33m€21–47Drive 240.1 km
- Drive from Kenmare to Portlaoisecar 240.1 km
2h 43m€41–59Bus, train via Mallow
- Take the bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stnbus 270
- Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
4h 24m€21–47
Kenmare to Portlaoise by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kenmare to Portlaoise is to bus and train which costs €20 - €45 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kenmare to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Kenmare to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Kenmare and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via Killarney Mission and Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Kenmare and Portlaoise is 257 km. The road distance is 240.1 km.
The best way to get from Kenmare to Portlaoise without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 53m and costs €20 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Kenmare to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Kenmare to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kenmare station.
Kenmare to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Killarney Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kenmare to Portlaoise is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Kenmare to Portlaoise.
There are 71+ hotels available in Portlaoise.
What companies run services between Kenmare, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kenmare to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Killarney Bus Stn, Killarney Mission, and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 6h 33m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Killarney to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–26
Train from Killarney to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Mallow to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–19
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €13–19
- Phone
- 066 714 7038
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkkerry.ie
Bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
- Leap
- €3–5
Bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
- Leap
- €3–5
Bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
- Leap
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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