There are 6 ways to get from Portlaoise to Killeshin 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 Carlowtrain Re / ...
1h 54m€21–29Drive 34.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Portlaoise to Killeshincar 34.8 km
30 min€7–9Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlow Bus Stnbus Iw08
1h 56m€17–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Killeshintaxi 34.8 km
30 min€50–65Line 838 bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Newtownbus 838
2h 10m€9–13Bus via Abbeyleix
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Abbeyleixbus 858a / ...
- Take the bus from Abbeyleix to Killeshinbus 822
2h 17m€10–14
Portlaoise to Killeshin by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Killeshin is to drive which costs €6 - €9 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Killeshin is to drive which takes 30 min and costs €6 - €9.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Killeshin. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Killeshin via Carlow Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Killeshin. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Carlow via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Killeshin is 82 km. The road distance is 34.8 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Killeshin without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs €21 - €29.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Portlaoise to Killeshin, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Killeshin bus services, operated by Martley's, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Killeshin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Killeshin is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs €21 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €22 and takes 1h 56m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Killeshin, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Killeshin via Kildare and Carlow in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, Martley's operates a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlow Bus Stn twice daily, and the journey takes 45 min. Bus Éireann also services this route twice daily.
- 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 Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 57 862 0888
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martley's
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Martley's
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
- Phone
- +353 (0)57 862 4416
- [email protected]
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Newtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Abbeyleix
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Abbeyleix
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Abbeyleix to Killeshin
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- €50–65
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 Killeshin bus services, operated by Martley's, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Portlaoise to Killeshin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Killeshin is 35 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Portlaoise to Killeshin.
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