There are 5 ways to get from Kilsheelan to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kilsheelan to Limerick Junctionbus 55
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
2h 33m€21–31Drive 92.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Kilsheelan to Portlaoisecar 92.5 km
1h 12m€16–23Train
- Take the train from Clonmel to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
3h 28m€23–34Bus
- Take the bus from Seskin to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
3h 23m€21–28Bus via Kilkenny
- Take the bus from Seskin to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
- Take the bus from Market Yard to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 838
3h 49m€16–23
Kilsheelan to Portlaoise by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilsheelan to Portlaoise is to drive which costs €15 - €23 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kilsheelan to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilsheelan to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Seskin and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via Kilkenny Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilsheelan to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Clonmel and arriving at Portlaoise via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Kilsheelan and Portlaoise is 143 km. The road distance is 92.5 km.
The best way to get from Kilsheelan to Portlaoise without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 33m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Kilsheelan to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Kilsheelan to Portlaoise bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Seskin station.
Kilsheelan to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Clonmel station.
The best way to get from Kilsheelan to Portlaoise is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €29 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Kilsheelan, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kilsheelan to Portlaoise via Clonmel Stn, Clonmel, and Limerick Junction in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seskin to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Kilkenny Stn in around 3h 23m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Clonmel to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–7
Train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Kilsheelan to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Seskin to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Seskin to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- 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 Market Yard to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
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More Questions & Answers
Kilsheelan to Portlaoise bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilsheelan to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilsheelan to Portlaoise is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Kilsheelan to Portlaoise.
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