How to get from Kilkenny to Portlaoise by bus?

From Kilkenny to Portlaoise by bus

To get from Kilkenny to Portlaoise in Ireland, take the IW01 bus from Kilkenny Macdonagh Station station to Carlow Institute station. Next, take the IW08 bus from Tyndall College station to Market Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min.

100min
Walk to bus station
Bus - IW01IW01
Bus - IW08IW08
Walk to Portlaoise
Leaves from Kilkenny Macdonagh Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kilkenny Macdonagh Station
    ID 10285
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - IW01IW01
    Wait for bus
    IW01
    Carlow Institute
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carlow Institute
    ID 201011
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tyndall College
    ID 12325
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - IW08IW08
    Wait for bus
    IW08
    Mountmellick
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market Square
    ID 160131
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to Portlaoise
    Walk to
    Portlaoise
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kilkenny to Portlaoise

The distance between Kilkenny, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland is approximately 78.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kilkenny to Portlaoise by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Kilkenny

Kilkenny is located at Kilkenny, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Kilkenny Railway Station.

Bus stations close to Kilkenny:

  • Kilkenny Railway Station
  • Kilkenny Macdonagh Station
  • Kilkenny, Macdonagh Station

Public transit stations close to Portlaoise, Ireland

Portlaoise is located at Portlaoise, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Market Square.

Train stations close to Portlaoise:

  • Portlaoise

Bus stations close to Portlaoise:

  • Market Square
  • Old Post Office Portlaoise
  • Portlaoise Jfl Avenue

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Portlaoise?

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Bus line IW01, Bus line IW08.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kilkenny and Portlaoise in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kilkenny to Portlaoise in Ireland?

    The IW01 bus line goes from Kilkenny Macdonagh Station station near Kilkenny to Carlow Institute station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Carlow Institute station near Portlaoise in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Kilkenny to Portlaoise in Ireland by bus?

    The total travel time between Kilkenny and Portlaoise in Ireland by bus is about 1 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kilkenny to get to Portlaoise in Ireland?

    Get on the IW01 bus from the Kilkenny Macdonagh Station stop near Kilkenny in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kilkenny and Portlaoise in Ireland?

    Get off the bus at the Carlow Institute stop, which is closest to Portlaoise in Ireland.

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