There are 5 ways to get from Portlaw to Kilkenny by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 354 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Portlaw William St to The Clock Towerbus 354
- Take the train from Waterford to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
2h 14m€17–23Drive 46.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Portlaw to Kilkennycar 46.2 km
44 min€9–12Line 354 bus, bus via SETU Cork Road
- Take the bus from Portlaw George's to SETU Cork Roadbus 354
- Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Ormonde Roadbus 600
2h 21m€15–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portlaw to Kilkennytaxi 46.2 km
44 min€65–80Line 354 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Portlaw George's to Carrick-on-Suirbus 354
- Take the bus from Carrick-on-Suir to Kilkenny Stnbus 891 / ...
2h 37m€15–21
Portlaw to Kilkenny by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaw to Kilkenny is to drive which costs €8 - €12 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Portlaw to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 44 min and costs €8 - €12.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaw to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Portlaw George's and arriving at Ormonde Road via SETU Cork Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Portlaw and Kilkenny is 71 km. The road distance is 46.2 km.
The best way to get from Portlaw to Kilkenny without a car is to line 354 bus and train which takes 2h 14m and costs €16 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Portlaw to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Portlaw to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaw George's station.
Portlaw to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at SETU Cork Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaw to Kilkenny is 46 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Portlaw to Kilkenny.
There are 156+ hotels available in Kilkenny.
What companies run services between Portlaw, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Portlaw George's to Ormonde Road via SETU Cork Road in around 2h 21m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Waterford to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Portlaw William St to The Clock Tower
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–16
Bus from Portlaw George's to SETU Cork Road
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–16
Bus from Portlaw George's to Carrick-on-Suir
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–15
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- €65–80
Carrick Cabs
- Phone
- +353 51 641 777
Ardkeen Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 333 3333
- Website
- ardkeentaxis.ie
Liga Taxi
- Website
- ligataxi-wd.com
Rapid Cabs
- Phone
- +353 51 858 585
- Website
- rapidcabs.com
Waterford Taxis
- Phone
- +353 51 331 033
- Website
- waterfordtaxi.com
Joe O’Sheas Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 305 3009
Strand Cabs
- Phone
- +353 51 390 553
Tramore Cabs
- Phone
- +353 51 391 500
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