There are 4 ways to get from Bunratty to Portlaoise by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bunratty to Limerick Colbertbus 317A / ...
- Take the train from Limerick to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
2h 50m€21–31Line 300 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bunratty to UL Student Ctrbus 300
- Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
3h 20m€11–17Drive 126.4 km
- Drive from Bunratty to Portlaoisecar 126.4 km
1h 16m€23–33Train
- Take the train from Limerick to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
3h 4m€22–33
Bunratty to Portlaoise by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bunratty to Portlaoise is to line 300 bus and bus which costs €11 - €17 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Bunratty to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bunratty to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Bunratty and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via UL Student Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Bunratty to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Portlaoise via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Bunratty and Portlaoise is 140 km. The road distance is 126.4 km.
The best way to get from Bunratty to Portlaoise without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 50m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Bunratty to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Bunratty to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Bunratty station.
Bunratty to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Bunratty to Portlaoise is to line 300 bus and bus which takes 3h 20m and costs €11 - €17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Bunratty, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Bunratty to Portlaoise JFL Ave via UL Student Ctr in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bunratty to Portlaoise via Limerick Colbert, Limerick, and Limerick Junction in around 3h 4m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Bunratty to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–15
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Bunratty to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Bunratty to UL Student Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from UL Student Ctr to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Bunratty to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at UL Student Ctr station.
Bunratty to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bunratty to Portlaoise is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Bunratty to Portlaoise.
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