Bus from Portlaoise to Kildare
3 direct routes · 30–50 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 03:00 (weekdays); the 726 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Kildare as of 04:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Portlaoise, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 726 | Dublin Coach | ~30 min | 24 | Sat 24 · Sun 24 | 24 hours | Kilminchy | Kildare | — | |
| 735 | JJ Kavanagh | ~30 min | 9 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 05:30 | 03:00 | Portlaoise JFL Ave | Kildare Vllge | — |
| UM14 | JJ Kavanagh | ~50 min | 2 | weekdays only | 06:40 | 09:00 | Portlaoise JFL Ave | Kildare | Portarlington |
Times are for the first boarding point in Portlaoise 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 726 bus or 735 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Portlaoise to Kildare?
3 routes run directly from Portlaoise to Kildare: the 726 (Dublin Coach), the 735 (JJ Kavanagh), the UM14 (JJ Kavanagh). The most frequent is the 726, 24 times each weekday — board at Kilminchy and get off at Kildare, about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Portlaoise to Kildare?
Between 30 minutes on the 726 and 50 on the UM14, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Portlaoise to Kildare?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:30 and the last around 03:00 — and the 726 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portlaoise to Kildare?
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.