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How to get fromPortlaoise to Kellsby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Kells by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Celbridge

    best
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Hazelhatchtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Hazelhatch to Drumcondratrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from St Patrick's Road to Kellsbus bus
    3h 25m
    €26–36

  2. Drive 95.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Kellscar car 95.1 km
    1h 47m
    €17–24

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Kellsbus bus 109 / ...
    3h 29m
    €25–35

  4. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Kellsbus bus 109 / ...
    3h 53m
    €23–32

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Kellsbus bus 109A
    4h 2m
    €23–34

Portlaoise to Kells by train and bus

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Kells, IE-MH, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kells via Eden Quay and Dublin Busáras in around 3h 53m.

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