There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Ballybrittas by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
2h 34m€10–18Train, line 827 bus
- Take the train from Limerick to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Portlaoise Stn to Ballybrittasbus 827
2h 45m€14–22Drive 125.4 km
- Drive from Limerick to Ballybrittascar 125.4 km
1h 16m€23–33Train
- Take the train from Limerick to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
2h 47m€14–28
Limerick to Ballybrittas by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Ballybrittas is to bus which costs €9 - €19 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Ballybrittas is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Ballybrittas. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthurs Qy and arriving at Ballybrittas via Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Ballybrittas. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Portlaoise via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Limerick and Ballybrittas is 125 km. The road distance is 125.4 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Ballybrittas without a car is to bus which takes 2h 34m and costs €9 - €19.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Limerick to Ballybrittas, including transfers.
Limerick to Ballybrittas bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Limerick to Ballybrittas train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Ballybrittas is to bus which takes 2h 34m and costs €9 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €14 - €28 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Ballybrittas, Ireland?
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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Ballybrittas via Limerick Junction, Portlaoise, Kellyville Park, and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 2h 47m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Limerick to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Portlaoise Stn to Ballybrittas
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick to Ballybrittas bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Limerick to Ballybrittas train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Ballybrittas is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Limerick to Ballybrittas.
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