There are 3 ways to get from Limerick Junction to Newbridge by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Newbridgetrain Re / ...
1h 55m€13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Thurles Station to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 858
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Bad Lippspringe Waybus 726
4h 11m€16–23Drive 141.3 km
- Drive from Limerick Junction to Newbridgecar 141.3 km
1h 32m€24–35
Limerick Junction to Newbridge by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick Junction to Newbridge is to train which costs €12 - €20 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick Junction to Newbridge is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick Junction station to Newbridge. However, there are services departing from Thurles Station and arriving at Bad Lippspringe Way via Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick Junction to Newbridge. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Newbridge via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Limerick Junction and Newbridge is 131 km. The road distance is 141.3 km.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Newbridge without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs €12 - €20.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Limerick Junction to Newbridge, including transfers.
Limerick Junction to Newbridge bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Thurles Station.
Limerick Junction to Newbridge train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Newbridge is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs €12 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Limerick Junction, Ireland and Newbridge, IE-KE, Ireland?
You can take a train from Limerick Junction to Newbridge via Portlaoise in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick Junction to Bad Lippspringe Way via Thurles, Thurles Station, and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 4h 11m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Portlaoise to Newbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Bus from Thurles Station to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Bad Lippspringe Way
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €5–8
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick Junction to Newbridge bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Limerick Junction to Newbridge train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick Junction to Newbridge is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Limerick Junction to Newbridge.
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