There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Newtown Mount Kennedy by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 133 bus
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Springfield Heightsbus 133
3h 6m€22–31Train
cheapest- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Greystonestrain Ic / ...
3h 21m€15–22Bus, line 133 bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus 735
- Take the bus from South Townsend St to Springfield Heightsbus 133
3h 18m€20–28Drive 100.6 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Newtown Mount Kennedycar 100.6 km
1h 23m€18–26Bus, line 126 bus, line 133 bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Maudlingsbus 726
- Take the bus from Maudlings to Bachelors Walkbus 126 / ...
- Take the bus from South Townsend St to Springfield Heightsbus 133
4h 14m€22–30
Portlaoise to Newtown Mount Kennedy by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Newtown Mount Kennedy is to train which costs €15 - €23 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Newtown Mount Kennedy is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Newtown Mount Kennedy. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Springfield Heights via South Townsend St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Newtown Mount Kennedy. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Greystones via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Newtown Mount Kennedy is 120 km. The road distance is 100.6 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Newtown Mount Kennedy without a car is to train and line 133 bus which takes 3h 6m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Portlaoise to Newtown Mount Kennedy, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Newtown Mount Kennedy bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Newtown Mount Kennedy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Newtown Mount Kennedy is to bus and line 133 bus which takes 3h 18m and costs €20 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €23 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Newtown Mount Kennedy, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Springfield Heights via Eden Quay and South Townsend St in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Springfield Heights via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., Tara Street, Greystones, and Greystones Station in around 3h 21m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Tara Street to Greystones
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–6
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Springfield Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
Bus from South Townsend St to Springfield Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
Bus from South Townsend St to Springfield Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
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Booking & Getting There
Portlaoise to Newtown Mount Kennedy bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Portlaoise to Newtown Mount Kennedy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Newtown Mount Kennedy is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Portlaoise to Newtown Mount Kennedy.
There are 141+ hotels available in Newtown Mount Kennedy.



