There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Killarney National Park by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Killarneytrain Ic
4h 7m€18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 735
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus 300
5h 26m€20–28Drive 221.6 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Muckross Housecar 221.6 km
2h 30m€38–55Train via Mallow
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
4h 22m€20–29
Portlaoise to Killarney National Park by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Killarney National Park is to train which costs €18 - €26 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Killarney National Park is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Killarney National Park. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Ross Castle via Limerick Arthurs Qy and Killarney Mission Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Killarney National Park. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Killarney via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Killarney National Park is 232 km. The road distance is 221.6 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Killarney National Park without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €18 - €26.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Portlaoise to Killarney National Park, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Killarney National Park bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Killarney National Park train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Killarney National Park is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €18 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €29 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Killarney National Park, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Killarney twice a week. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Ross Castle via Limerick Arthurs Qy, Killarney Mission, Killarney Mission Road, and Ross Castle in around 5h 26m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–26
Train from Portlaoise to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €11–16
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Killarney National Park bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Portlaoise to Killarney National Park train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Killarney station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Killarney National Park is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Portlaoise to Killarney National Park.
There are 523+ hotels available in Killarney National Park.