The average bus between Bunratty and Portlaoise takes 2h 46m and the fastest bus takes 2h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bunratty to Portlaoise. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Bunratty and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 10:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bunratty is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 7:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Bunratty to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Bunratty station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Portlaoise JFL Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Bunratty to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
Bunratty to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
The distance between Bunratty and Portlaoise is 108.4 km. The road distance is 125 km.
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue 4 times a day. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 55m.