The average bus between Portlaoise and Bunratty takes 2h 37m and the fastest bus takes 2h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Bunratty. 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 every 4 hours between Portlaoise and Bunratty. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Bunratty at 7:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Bunratty. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Bunratty station via Limerick Arthur's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Portlaoise to Bunratty bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Bunratty bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Bunratty is 108.4 km. The road distance is 128 km.
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Limerick Arthur's Quay 5 times a day. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 40m.