There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to County Laois by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Limerick to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
1h 33m€32–41Drive 102.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Limerick to County Laoiscar 102.3 km
1h 12m€18–25Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 735
2h 10m€33–41Train via Tipperary
- Take the train from Limerick to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain 209 / ...
2h 27m€33–44
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to County Laois is to drive which costs €17 - €25 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to County Laois is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €17 - €25.
The distance between Limerick and County Laois is 136 km. The road distance is 102.3 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to County Laois without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Limerick to County Laois, including transfers.
The best way to get from Limerick to County Laois is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 10m.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to County Laois is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Limerick to County Laois.
There are 46+ hotels available in County Laois.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and County Laois, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Limerick to Portlaoise 3 times a day. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue 4 times a day. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Limerick to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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