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Kildare to Portlaoise Bus Schedule
Bus from Kildare to Portlaoise: Journey Information
There are 13 intercity buses per day from Kildare to Portlaoise. Traveling by bus from Kildare to Portlaoise usually takes around 29 minutes, but the fastest JJ Kavanagh bus can make the trip in 20 minutes.
| Distance | 18 mi (30 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 20m |
| Cheapest price | £4.94 |
| Trips per day | 13 |
| Most frequent service | JJ Kavanagh |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Kildare to Portlaoise?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Kildare to Portlaoise. JJ Kavanagh connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Kavanagh | 13 | 0h 29m | £4.94 |
Book JJ Kavanagh from Kildare to Portlaoise from £5. There are 13 trips per day offered by JJ Kavanagh from Kildare to Portlaoise and you can expect on average to pay for a JJ Kavanagh ticket to Portlaoise. In Kildare, JJ Kavanagh departs to Portlaoise from Kildare Vlg . In Portlaoise, JJ Kavanagh arrives at Portlaoise Shopping Ctr (Fintan Lawlor Ave) and one other station.
An average trip on JJ Kavanagh from Kildare to Portlaoise takes 0 hours and 29 minutes , while the fastest available JJ Kavanagh trip will get you to Portlaoise in 0 hours and 20 minutes .
On weekends, JJ Kavanagh offers 14 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Portlaoise.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Kildare to Portlaoise
The bus takes an average of 29 minutes to cover the 18 miles from Kildare to Portlaoise. However, the fastest bus only takes 20 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Portlaoise at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 1:00am. To see the times for all buses from Kildare to Portlaoise, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Kildare?
Main departure station: Kildare Vlg
Most buses depart from the main station in Kildare.
All bus stations in Kildare:
Kildare Vlg
Where does the bus arrive in Portlaoise?
Main arrival station: Portlaoise Shopping Ctr (Fintan Lawlor Ave)
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Portlaoise.
All bus stations in Portlaoise:
Portlaoise Shopping Ctr (Fintan Lawlor Ave)
Portlaoise Kilminchy Dublin Rd
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