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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kells to Broadstonebus bus 109X
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    2h 58m
    €25–36

  2. Drive  95.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kells to Portlaoisecar car 95.8 km
    1h 48m
    €17–25

  3. Bus, train via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Kells to Dublin Busárasbus bus 109 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    3h 24m
    €25–35

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kells to Dublin Busárasbus bus 109 / ...
    2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 735
    4h 19m
    €23–31

  5. Bus via Newbridge

    1. Take the bus from Kells to Dublin Busárasbus bus 109
    2. Take the bus from Connolly Station to Ladytownbus bus 126
    3. Take the bus from Ladytown to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 726
    4h 49m
    €24–32

Kells to Portlaoise by bus, foot, tram, and train

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Kells to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Dublin Busáras and George's Quay in around 4h 19m.

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