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How to get fromPortlaoise to County Kerryby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to County Kerry by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Traleetrain train Ic
    4h 21m
    €33–45

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    5h 55m
    €22–45

  3. Drive  217 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to County Kerrycar car 217 km
    2h 33m
    €38–55

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Milltownbus bus 279
    4h 26m
    €22–46

Portlaoise to County Kerry by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and County Kerry, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Tralee twice a week. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Milltown via Limerick Arthurs Qy, Killarney Mission, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 5h 55m.

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