There are 6 ways to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Portlaoise by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KIR - DUB
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
3h 9m€33–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Abbeyfeale to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
5h 22m€26–38Train
- Take the train from Killarney to Portlaoisetrain Re
3h 39m€28–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus 14
- Take the train from Limerick to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
4h 3m€27–38Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kerry-KIR to Portlaoise199.6 km
2h 13mDrive 199.6 km
- Drive from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Portlaoisecar 199.6 km
2h 13m€34–49
Kerry Airport (KIR) to Portlaoise by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Portlaoise is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Kerry Airport and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via Abbeyfeale and Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Portlaoise via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Kerry Airport (KIR) and Portlaoise is 358 km. The road distance is 199.6 km.
The best way to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Kerry Airport (KIR) to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Abbeyfeale station.
Kerry Airport (KIR) to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Portlaoise is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Kerry Airport (KIR), Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Killarney to Portlaoise once a week. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kerry Airport to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Abbeyfeale and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 5h 22m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Kerry Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–65
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Killarney to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–26
Train from Limerick to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Abbeyfeale to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €7–10
- 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/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kerry-KIR to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Kerry Airport (KIR) to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Kerry Airport (KIR) to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerry Airport (KIR) to Portlaoise is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Portlaoise.
There are 71+ hotels available in Portlaoise.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kerry Airport (KIR) and Portlaoise. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.