There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Kilsheelan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Limerick Junction to Kilsheelanbus 55
2h 59m€22–30Drive 90.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Portlaoise to Kilsheelancar 90.9 km
1h 15m€16–23Train
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Clonmeltrain Re
3h 42m€23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Ormonde Roadbus 73
- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Seskinbus 717
3h 12m€20–29Bus via Kilkenny
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Market Yardbus 838
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Seskinbus 717
3h 48m€16–24
Portlaoise to Kilsheelan by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Kilsheelan is to drive which costs €15 - €23 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Kilsheelan is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Kilsheelan. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Seskin via Ormonde Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Kilsheelan. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Clonmel via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Kilsheelan is 144 km. The road distance is 90.9 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Kilsheelan without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 59m and costs €21 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Portlaoise to Kilsheelan, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Kilsheelan bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Kilsheelan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Kilsheelan is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €30 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Kilsheelan, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Kilsheelan via Limerick Junction, Clonmel, and Clonmel Stn in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Seskin via Ormonde Road in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Limerick Junction to Clonmel
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–7
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Junction to Kilsheelan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Ormonde Road to Seskin
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Seskin
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)57 862 4416
- [email protected]
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Market Yard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Kilsheelan bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ormonde Road station.
Portlaoise to Kilsheelan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Kilsheelan is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Portlaoise to Kilsheelan.
There are 58+ hotels available in Kilsheelan.



