There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Kilkea by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Athytrain Re / ...
2h 40m€7–11Drive 32.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Portlaoise to Kilkeacar 32.8 km
30 min€6–9Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kildarebus 726
- Take the bus from Kildare to Athybus 883 / ...
3h 20m€8–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Kilkeataxi 32.8 km
30 min€45–60
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Kilkea is to drive which costs €5 - €9 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Kilkea is to drive which takes 30 min and costs €5 - €9.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Kilkea. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Kilkea via Kildare and The Castle Inn, Leinster Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Kilkea. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Athy via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Kilkea is 68 km. The road distance is 32.8 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Kilkea without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €7 - €11.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Portlaoise to Kilkea, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Kilkea bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Kilkea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Kilkea is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €7 - €11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €14 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Kilkea, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Kilkea via Kildare, Athy, and The Castle Inn, Leinster Street in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kilkea via Kildare and The Castle Inn, Leinster Street in around 3h 20m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Kildare to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 045 980383
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin
Bus from Kildare to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- local link
Bus from Kildare to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- local link
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- €45–60
Charlie Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 348 5118
- Website
- charlietaxiservices.ie
J Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 242 1876
- Website
- jtaxiservices.ie
Kelly's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +353 86 262 4558
Laois taxis
- Phone
- +353 57 866 5555
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Booking & Getting There
Portlaoise to Kilkea bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Kildare station.
Portlaoise to Kilkea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Kilkea is 33 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Portlaoise to Kilkea.
There are 123+ hotels available in Kilkea.