There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Borris by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Muine Bheagtrain Re / ...
4h 46m€22–33Bus, line 881 bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Showgsbus 55
- Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Ormonde Roadbus 717
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Cstl to Borrisbus 881
5h 2m€22–32Drive 135.5 km
- Drive from Limerick to Borriscar 135.5 km
2h 9m€23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Showgsbus 55
- Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Dunnes Stores to Paulstownbus 500
- Take the bus from Paulstown to Borrisbus 481 / ...
6h 50m€27–41
Limerick to Borris by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Borris is to bus and line 881 bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Borris is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Borris. However, there are services departing from Limerick Colbert and arriving at Borris via Clonmel Showgs and Kilkenny Cstl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Borris. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Muine Bheag via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Limerick and Borris is 227 km. The road distance is 135.5 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Borris without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Limerick to Borris, including transfers.
Limerick to Borris bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Limerick to Borris train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Borris is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 881 bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Borris, IE-CW, Ireland?
You can take a train from Limerick to Woodlawn Pk via Kildare, Muine Bheag, and Bagenalstown South in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Colbert to Borris via Clonmel Showgs, Ormonde Road, and Kilkenny Cstl in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Muine Bheag
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Showgs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Showgs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Clonmel Showgs to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Clonmel Showgs to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilkenny Cstl to Borris
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Kilkenny Dunnes Stores to Paulstown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Paulstown to Borris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick to Borris bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Clonmel Showgs station.
Limerick to Borris train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Borris is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Limerick to Borris.
There are 180+ hotels available in Borris.



