The average bus between Portlaoise and Shannon takes 2h 45m and the fastest bus takes 2h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Shannon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Portlaoise and Shannon. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Shannon at 8:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Arthurs Qy and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Portlaoise to Shannon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Shannon. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Shannon station via Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Portlaoise to Shannon bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Shannon bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Shannon Town Centre station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Shannon is 111.9 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Shannon Town Centre via Limerick Arthurs Qy and Harvey's Quay in around 2h 37m.