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Portlaoise to Kildare Bus Schedule
Bus from Portlaoise to Kildare: Journey Information
There are 16 intercity buses per day from Portlaoise to Kildare. Traveling by bus from Portlaoise to Kildare usually takes around 26 minutes, but the fastest JJ Kavanagh bus can make the trip in 15 minutes.
| Distance | 18 mi (30 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 15m |
| Cheapest price | £5.58 |
| Trips per day | 16 |
| Most frequent service | JJ Kavanagh |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Portlaoise to Kildare?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Portlaoise to Kildare. 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 | 16 | 0h 26m | £5.58 |
Book JJ Kavanagh from Portlaoise to Kildare from £6. There are 16 trips per day offered by JJ Kavanagh from Portlaoise to Kildare and you can expect on average to pay for a JJ Kavanagh ticket to Kildare. In Portlaoise, JJ Kavanagh departs to Kildare from Portlaoise Kilminchy Dublin Rd and one other station. In Kildare, JJ Kavanagh arrives at Kildare Vlg .
An average trip on JJ Kavanagh from Portlaoise to Kildare takes 0 hours and 26 minutes , while the fastest available JJ Kavanagh trip will get you to Kildare in 0 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, JJ Kavanagh offers 14 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Kildare.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Portlaoise to Kildare
The bus takes an average of 26 minutes to cover the 18 miles from Portlaoise to Kildare. However, the fastest bus only takes 15 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.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 3:00am and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Portlaoise to Kildare, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Portlaoise?
Main departure station: Portlaoise Shopping Ctr (Fintan Lawlor Ave)
Portlaoise has two bus stations with service to Kildare.
All bus stations in Portlaoise:
Portlaoise Shopping Ctr (Fintan Lawlor Ave)
Portlaoise Kilminchy Dublin Rd
Where does the bus arrive in Kildare?
Main arrival station: Kildare Vlg
All buses from Portlaoise arrive at one main station in Kildare.
All bus stations in Kildare:
Kildare Vlg
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