🚌 Bus from Portlaoise to Kilkenny
2 direct routes · about 92 min · first bus 10:49, last bus 16:37 (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 | ~92 min | 2 | 10:49 | 16:37 | Portlaoise JFL Ave |
| 838 | Slieve Bloom Coach Tours | ~120 min | 2 | 09:05 | 14:15 | Portlaoise Stn |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Portlaoise to Kilkenny?
2 routes run directly from Portlaoise to Kilkenny: the 73 (Bus Éireann), the 838 (Slieve Bloom Coach Tours).
How long does the bus take from Portlaoise to Kilkenny?
Around 92 minutes on the 73, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Portlaoise to Kilkenny?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 73) leaves around 10:49 and the last around 16:37. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portlaoise to Kilkenny?
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.