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How to get fromKilrush to Portlaoiseby bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kilrush to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kilrush to Ennis Stationbus bus 336
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus bus 51
    3. Take the train from Limerick to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    4h 44m
    €25–44

  2. Bus, train via Tipperary

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kilrush to Ennis Stationbus bus 336
    2. Take the train from Ennis to Limericktrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain train 209 / ...
    5h 24m
    €23–36

  3. Drive 178.6 km

    1. Drive from Kilrush to Portlaoisecar car 178.6 km
    2h 15m
    €31–44

  4. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Kilrush to Ennis Stationbus bus 336
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus bus 735
    5h 32m
    €25–44

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aldi Kilrush to Ennis Friars Walkbus bus 335
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Friars Walk to UL Student Centrebus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from UL Student Centre to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus bus 735
    6h 1m

Kilrush to Portlaoise by bus and train

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€25Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kilrush, IE-CE, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Kilrush to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Ennis Station, Limerick Colbert Station, and Limerick Arthur's Quay in around 5h 32m.

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