🚌 Bus from Kilkenny to Portlaoise
2 direct routes · about 115 min · first bus 10:36, last bus 16:16 (weekdays).
💷 Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | Bus Éireann | ~115 min | 2 | 10:36 | 16:16 | Ormonde Road |
| 838 | Slieve Bloom Coach Tours | ~100 min | 2 | 11:40 | 17:00 | Market Yard |
Times are for the first boarding point in Kilkenny on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Kilkenny to Portlaoise?
2 routes run directly from Kilkenny to Portlaoise: the 73 (Bus Éireann), the 838 (Slieve Bloom Coach Tours).
How long does the bus take from Kilkenny to Portlaoise?
Around 115 minutes on the 73, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Kilkenny to Portlaoise?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 73) leaves around 10:36 and the last around 16:16. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kilkenny to Portlaoise?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.