What is the cheapest way to get from Bunratty to Portlaoise?

The cheapest way to get from Bunratty to Portlaoise is to bus which costs €11 - €18 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bunratty to Portlaoise?

The fastest way to get from Bunratty to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Bunratty and Portlaoise?

No, there is no direct bus from Bunratty to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Bunratty and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Bunratty to Portlaoise?

The distance between Bunratty and Portlaoise is 142 km. The road distance is 126.4 km.

How do I travel from Bunratty to Portlaoise without a car?

The best way to get from Bunratty to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €22 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Bunratty to Portlaoise?

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Bunratty to Portlaoise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bunratty to Portlaoise bus from?

Bunratty to Portlaoise bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.

Train or bus from Bunratty to Portlaoise?

The best way to get from Bunratty to Portlaoise is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €18 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Bunratty to Portlaoise bus arrive?

Bunratty to Portlaoise bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.

Can I drive from Bunratty to Portlaoise?

Yes, the driving distance between Bunratty to Portlaoise is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Bunratty to Portlaoise.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 70+ hotels available in Portlaoise.

Bunratty to Portlaoise - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bunratty to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Limerick to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
2h 19m
€22–33
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
3h 20m
€11–17
Drive 126.4 km
1. Drive from Bunratty to Portlaoisecar 126.4 km
1h 16m
€22–32
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bunratty to Limerick Colbertbus 317A / ...
2. Take the train from Limerick to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
2h 51m
€21–31

Bunratty to Portlaoise by bus and train

84Weekly Services

2h 19mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 142.3 km
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Bunratty, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Bunratty to Portlaoise via Limerick Colbert, Limerick, and Limerick Junction in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Ave 5 times a day. Tickets cost €8–13 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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