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

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  1. Train, bus via Dublin

    best
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Patrick's Road to Kellsbus bus 109X
    3h 30m
    €26–36

  2. Drive  95.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Kellscar car 95.1 km
    1h 47m
    €17–25

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Kellsbus bus 109 / ...
    3h 31m
    €25–35

  4. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Kellsbus bus 109 / ...
    3h 54m
    €23–32

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Kellsbus bus 109A
    4h 9m
    €23–34

Portlaoise to Kells by train and bus

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kells via Eden Quay and Dublin Busáras in around 3h 54m.

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