What is the cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to County Laois?

The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to County Laois is to drive which costs €7 - €11 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kilkenny to County Laois?

The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to County Laois is to drive which takes 46 min and costs €7 - €11.

Is there a direct bus between Kilkenny and County Laois?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to County Laois. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Clonenagh National School via Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Kilkenny and County Laois?

No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to County Laois. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Portlaoise via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Kilkenny to County Laois?

The distance between Kilkenny and County Laois is 90 km. The road distance is 45 km.

How do I travel from Kilkenny to County Laois without a car?

The best way to get from Kilkenny to County Laois without a car is to bus and line 834 bus which takes 2h 52m and costs €18 - €28.

How long does it take to get from Kilkenny to County Laois?

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Kilkenny to County Laois, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilkenny to County Laois bus from?

Kilkenny to County Laois bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.

Where do I catch the Kilkenny to County Laois train from?

Kilkenny to County Laois train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.

Train or bus from Kilkenny to County Laois?

The best way to get from Kilkenny to County Laois is to bus and line 834 bus which takes 2h 52m and costs €18 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €23 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Kilkenny to County Laois bus arrive?

Kilkenny to County Laois bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.

Where does the Kilkenny to County Laois train arrive?

Kilkenny to County Laois train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.

Can I drive from Kilkenny to County Laois?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to County Laois is 45 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Kilkenny to County Laois.

Where can I stay near County Laois?

There are 51+ hotels available in County Laois.

Kilkenny to County Laois - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 834 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kilkenny to County Laois by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, line 834 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Clonenagh National Schoolbus 834 / ...
2h 52m
€18–28
Drive 45 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kilkenny to County Laoiscar 45 km
46 min
€8–11
Train
1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Kildare to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
3h 6m
€15–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kilkenny to County Laoistaxi 45 km
46 min
€65–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market Yard to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 838
3h 9m
€14–23

Kilkenny to County Laois by bus

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2h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 89.7 km
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and County Laois, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Clonenagh National School via Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Clonenagh National School via Kildare, Portlaoise, and Portlaoise Stn in around 3h 6m.

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