There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Sixmilebridge by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to LimerickIc
- Take the train from Limerick to SixmilebridgeIc
2h 43m€14–21Bus, line 317 bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Limerick Arthur's Quay735
- Take the bus from Harvey's Quay to Sixmilebridge317 / ...
3h 6m€17–24Drive 116.3 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Sixmilebridge116.3 km
1h 20m€20–29Train via Tipperary
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick JunctionIc
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to LimerickIc / ...
- Take the train from Limerick to SixmilebridgeIc
3h 25m€16–23
Portlaoise to Sixmilebridge by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Sixmilebridge is to train which costs €14 - €21 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Sixmilebridge is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Sixmilebridge. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Sixmilebridge via Harvey's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Sixmilebridge. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Sixmilebridge via Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Sixmilebridge is 144 km. The road distance is 116.3 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Sixmilebridge without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €14 - €21.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Portlaoise to Sixmilebridge, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Sixmilebridge bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Sixmilebridge train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Sixmilebridge is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €14 - €21. Alternatively, you can bus and line 317 bus, which costs €16 - €24 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Sixmilebridge, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Sixmilebridge via Limerick in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Sixmilebridge via Limerick Arthur's Quay and Harvey's Quay in around 3h 6m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Limerick to Sixmilebridge
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Limerick Junction to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Harvey's Quay to Sixmilebridge
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Sixmilebridge bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
Portlaoise to Sixmilebridge train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Sixmilebridge is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Portlaoise to Sixmilebridge.
There are 174+ hotels available in Sixmilebridge.



