The average bus between Portlaoise and Foynes takes 6h 1m and the fastest bus takes 3h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Foynes. 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 Portlaoise and Foynes. 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 Foynes at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Arthur's Quay and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Portlaoise to Foynes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Foynes. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Foynes station via Limerick Arthur's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Portlaoise to Foynes bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Foynes bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Foynes station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Foynes is 130.4 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Foynes via Limerick Arthur's Quay, Sarsfield Street, and Crescent Shopping Centre in around 4h 2m.