Bus from Kilkenny to Portlaoise
2 direct routes · about 97 min · first bus 10:48, last bus 17:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Portlaoise as of 12:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Kilkenny, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | Bus Éireann | ~97 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 1 | 10:48 | 16:34 | Kilkenny Stn | Portlaoise JFL Ave | Carlow |
| 838 | Slieve Bloom Coach Tours | ~107 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 11:40 | 17:00 | Market Yard | Portlaoise JFL Ave | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 73 bus or 838 bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the 73, twice each weekday — board at Kilkenny Stn and get off at Portlaoise JFL Ave, about 97 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kilkenny to Portlaoise?
Around 97 minutes on the 73, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Carlow on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Kilkenny to Portlaoise?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 10:48 and the last around 17:00. Check the route timetables 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.