What is the cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Portarlington?

The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Portarlington is to bus via Carlow Bus Stn which costs €9 - €28 and takes 3h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Portarlington?

The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Portarlington is to drive which takes 59 min and costs €10 - €16.

Is there a direct bus between Kilkenny and Portarlington?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Portarlington. However, there are services departing from Market Yard and arriving at Portarlington via Kilminchy Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Kilkenny and Portarlington?

No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Portarlington. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Portarlington via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Kilkenny to Portarlington?

The distance between Kilkenny and Portarlington is 100 km. The road distance is 63.1 km.

How do I travel from Kilkenny to Portarlington without a car?

The best way to get from Kilkenny to Portarlington without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs €11 - €17.

How long does it take to get from Kilkenny to Portarlington?

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Kilkenny to Portarlington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilkenny to Portarlington bus from?

Kilkenny to Portarlington bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, depart from Market Yard station.

Where do I catch the Kilkenny to Portarlington train from?

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

Train or bus from Kilkenny to Portarlington?

The best way to get from Kilkenny to Portarlington is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs €11 - €17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €23 and takes 2h 57m.

Where does the Kilkenny to Portarlington bus arrive?

Kilkenny to Portarlington bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, arrive at Kilminchy station.

Where does the Kilkenny to Portarlington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kilkenny to Portarlington?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Portarlington is 63 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Kilkenny to Portarlington.

Where can I stay near Portarlington?

There are 118+ hotels available in Portarlington.

Kilkenny to Portarlington - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
1h 30m
€11–16
Bus via Carlow Bus Stn
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Carlow Bus Stnbus 897
2. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Portarlingtonbus Iw04
3h 44m
€9–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market Yard to Kilminchybus 838
2h 57m
€15–22
Drive 63.1 km
1. Drive from Kilkenny to Portarlingtoncar 63.1 km
59 min
€11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kilkenny to Portarlingtontaxi 63.1 km
59 min
€90–110

Kilkenny to Portarlington by train

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Distance: 99.9 km
Duration: 1h 30m

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

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kilkenny to Kildare hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, Slieve Bloom Coach Tours operates a bus from Market Yard to Kilminchy twice daily. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 38m.

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