There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Killenard by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 827 bus
best- Take the train from Limerick to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Portlaoise Stn to Killenardbus 827 / ...
2h 53m€15–22Bus, line 827 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Killenardbus 827 / ...
3h 25m€13–18Drive 127.8 km
- Drive from Limerick to Killenardcar 127.8 km
1h 19m€23–33Train
- Take the train from Limerick to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
3h 37m€15–24
Limerick to Killenard by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Killenard is to bus and line 827 bus which costs €12 - €19 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Killenard is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Killenard. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthurs Qy and arriving at Killenard via Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Killenard. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Portarlington via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Limerick and Killenard is 142 km. The road distance is 127.8 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Killenard without a car is to train and line 827 bus which takes 2h 53m and costs €15 - €22.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Limerick to Killenard, including transfers.
Limerick to Killenard bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Limerick to Killenard train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Killenard is to bus and line 827 bus which takes 3h 25m and costs €12 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €24 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Killenard, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killenard via Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Killenard via Limerick Junction, Portarlington, and Williamstown Road in around 3h 37m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–14
- Phone
- +353 (0)57 862 4416
- [email protected]
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus from Portlaoise Stn to Killenard
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Killenard
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick to Killenard bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Limerick to Killenard train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Killenard is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Limerick to Killenard.
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