There are 5 ways to get from County Laois to Limerick by bus, train, or car
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Line 834 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Clonenagh National School to Portlaoise Stnbus 834 / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain Ic / ...
2h 33m€16–24Line 834 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Clonenagh National School to Roscrea Aby Stbus 834
- Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 735
2h 41m€11–15Drive 102.6 km
- Drive from County Laois to Limerickcar 102.6 km
1h 12m€18–26Train
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limericktrain Re
2h 41m€15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Roscrea Cstl St to Nenaghbus 854
- Take the bus from Nenagh to Limerick Colbertbus 323 / ...
4h 56m€21–35
County Laois to Limerick by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from County Laois to Limerick is to line 834 bus and bus which costs €10 - €15 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from County Laois to Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from County Laois to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Clonenagh National School and arriving at Limerick Arthurs Qy via Roscrea Aby St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from County Laois to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Limerick via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between County Laois and Limerick is 139 km. The road distance is 102.6 km.
The best way to get from County Laois to Limerick without a car is to line 834 bus and train which takes 2h 33m and costs €15 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from County Laois to Limerick, including transfers.
County Laois to Limerick bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Clonenagh National School station.
County Laois to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from County Laois to Limerick is to line 834 bus and bus which takes 2h 41m and costs €10 - €15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €14 - €21 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between County Laois, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Clonenagh National School to Limerick Arthurs Qy via Roscrea Aby St in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Limerick every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 22m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Limerick Junction to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Bus from Clonenagh National School to Portlaoise Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Clonenagh National School to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Roscrea Cstl St to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €1–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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Booking & Getting There
County Laois to Limerick bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Roscrea Aby St station.
County Laois to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Laois to Limerick is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from County Laois to Limerick.
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